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JOLIET

’16 budget proposes another drop in savings

By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – One challenge facing the Joliet City Council as it reviews its proposed budget Monday will be how to avoid a tax hike without spending more money out of its rainy day fund.

The city’s reserve funds are dipping to the point that City Manager Jim Hock has proposed issuing a bond, or borrowing money, to build up the city savings accounts.

The council meets at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in a budget meeting where some will expect to see alternatives to a proposed 5 percent hike in property taxes.

At the same time, city officials want to rebuild reserve funds – money set aside for un-

expected budget shortfalls.

Reserves in the city’s general fund, which covers most city services, has been falling since 2013, according to the budget proposal the council reviews Monday, as the city has borrowed from its own savings to pay for annual operations.

The 2016 budget proposal forecasts another drop in the reserve fund to the point that it will be half of what it was in 2013.

The cash balance in the general fund stood at nearly $48 million in 2013. The 2016 budget proposes a cash balance, or reserve fund, of just under $24 million.

The city already had planned to use up $8 million in reserves at the start of 2015 to cover a budget deficit. Then $15 million from reserve funds

Joliet general fund reserves 2016 proposed: $24 million 2015 year-end estimated: $30 million 2015 budgeted: $36 million 2014: $44 million 2013: $48 million was spent on the acquisition of Evergreen Terrace, the low-income housing complex that the city condemned in federal court after a 10-year legal fight.

Hock has proposed issuing bonds, which amounts to borrowing money, once the city wins the appeal of the Evergreen Terrace case and establishes an income stream from the property. The bonds would reimburse the reserve fund for

money used to buy Evergreen Terrace.

He acknowledged the city was essentially borrowing money to put into a savings account. But, Hock said, “You’ve got a known income source that is paying the bond and the interest on that bond.”

Meanwhile, the city also is looking for ways to cover expenses in 2015, which is why the property tax was proposed.

The budget does not include money for pay increases, which doesn’t mean there won’t be any. The city has just begun to discuss union contracts that expire at the end of 2015. But any pay increases could end up coming out of reserve funds, Hock said.

Meanwhile, Mayor Bob O’Dekirk and some council members already are telling

Hock that they do not support the 5 percent property tax increase, which would generate $1.6 million and is factored into the proposed budget.

“We are a ways off before we even consider that,” said Councilman John Gerl. “We have to look at the expense side before we look at a tax increase.”

But Gerl and others also are concerned about the reserve funds, too.

Gerl noted that the city had built up its reserves to 16 percent of the general fund, which provides two months of spending if needed to run basic operations, before the city began using savings.

“I’m concerned about that,” he said. “We worked very hard to get to the point of that twomonth reserve.”

Mother sues Joliet cop who shot and killed her son

By VIKAAS SHANKER vshanker@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The mother of a Joliet man who was shot and killed by a police officer in March has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the officer and the city of Joliet.

Loleta Barrow-Hines, the mother and administrator of 20-year-old Shaquille C. Barrow’s estate, filed the suit Wednesday in Will County Circuit Court against patrol officer Dennis Carroll and the city.

She is seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for each of eight counts of wrongful death.

Barrow was shot twice by Carroll in the afternoon of March 2 near First Avenue and Richards Street in Joliet.

He died the next morning at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

According to police, Barrow was a self-admitted gang member with nine arrests and three convictions, two for weapons

offenses. Barrow was on parole for a weapons charge when he was killed.

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Police Chief Brian Benton has previously stated Carroll was frisking Barrow about 4:30 p.m. March 2 when he noticed the butt of a handgun sticking out of Barrow’s pocket.

Carroll had stopped Barrow and another suspect because they reportedly matched the description of robbery suspects who had threatened to shoot a woman after stealing her wallet, Benton said in March.

As a back-up officer arrived, Carroll drew his stun gun and told Barrow not to move. But Barrow fled on foot.

Carroll chased Barrow and ordered him to stop. But Carroll said he saw Barrow reach for the handgun from his pocket, which led Carroll to fire his gun “out of fear of his safety and the safety of others in the area,” Benton said.

“[Carroll] showed tremendous restraint prior to moving to the deadly force phase.”

Jim Glasgow Will County State’s Attorney’s statement from April A loaded .357 magnum handgun was recovered from Barrow at the scene, according to police.

Several weeks later, Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow spoke on the results of an investigation into the shooting, which found Carroll was justified in the use of deadly force. “[Carroll] showed tremendous restraint prior to moving to the deadly force phase,” Glasgow said in a statement issued in April when he determined charges would not be filed.

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The lawsuit alleges Carroll used excessive force

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in restraining Barrow and wasn’t justified in using deadly force because Barrow never violently resisted Carroll’s attempt to arrest him, and wasn’t posing any threat of harm to anyone.

The lawsuit claims “Barrow became very anxious and tense upon learning that he was under arrest,” but he never hit or battered Carroll.

The lawsuit states Barrow never violently resisted Carroll’s attempts to arrest him as he ran away. And while Carroll allegedly saw Barrow reaching for his pocket, Barrow never removed a weapon or pointed a weapon in Carroll’s direction, the lawsuit claims.

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The lawsuit also contends that the city of Joliet “failed to properly instruct, train and implement a sufficient use of force continuum, consistent with that used by law enforcement agencies in Illinois.”

Chief Benton said Friday he had not seen the lawsuit and declined to comment on the allegations or the incident. He did note that as part of protocol, “all officers go through use of force training on an annual basis.”

Joliet City Attorney Marty Shanahan said he had not seen the lawsuit and could not comment. Calls to Barrow-Hines’ lawyer, Antonio M. Romanucci, were not immediately returned Friday.

The first case management date for the lawsuit is set for March 21.

• Herald-News Reporter Bob Okon contributed to this article.

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OLD GUARD Donald Dean McKinney, 89

Robert Newberry, 88

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HONORING WORLD WAR II VETERANS Story and photos by ERIC GINNARD eginnard@shawmedia.com

Joe Baudino, 87

Marvin Kessler, 88

George Hougas, 99

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n a brisk night in November, 12 World War II veterans sat around dinner tables in Marseilles eating plates of fried chicken, beans and pumpkin pie.

Their hands, wrinkled and dotted with age, gingerly grasped at utensils as sounds of quiet laughter echoed off the portrait-laden walls of American Legion Post 235. Those black and white portraits, echos of memories of a time long past, stood as a reminder of the ones who made it back, and the ones who fell behind, during the second great war of the world.

Quecia Grossa, 89, like many men of his generation, hung up his uniform after his service to resume his life. He worked as a barber for more than 60 years and continues to cut hair four days a week.

Monday marks 74 years since the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on a United States naval base at Pearl Harbor. The aftermath resulted in hundreds of men and women from Grundy County serving in both the Pacific and European theaters.

John Goetz, vice president of the World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial, said nearly 987,000 Illinois veterans served between 1941 and 1945. Nearly 22,000 were killed in action.

As time slowly marchs on, the threads of uniforms begin to fray and the vibrancy of youth fade from the eyes of those who served in World War II. What refuses to yield is the spirit of a veteran – the essences of duty and brotherhood, and the faces of those who served.

This project documents some of the remaining World War II veterans in Grundy County through the simple act of a portrait. By the time we reach our golden years, the final image that will epitomize our life is the one that runs in our obituary.

This project serves to provide a portrait for veterans that, at its core, centers on dignity and life.

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Elmer Gunderson, 89

Lester Boe, 99

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his photo project was done in conjunction with Pearl Harbor Day, which is annually commemorated to remember and honor those lost in the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on the Hawaiian naval base that prompted the United State’s entry into World War II. The attack destroyed nearly 20 American naval vessels and almost 200 airplanes, according to History. com. More than 2,000 Americans died in the attack, and

another 1,000 were wounded. The next day, Congress declared war on Japan. Within days, the county also was at war with Japanese allies Germany and Italy.

During the next several years, 16.1 million Americans served in World War II, according to the World War II Foundation, with an estimated 405,000 U.S. forces killed during the war and another 672,000 wounded.

Those who returned, such as the men and women pictured here, deserve our thanks.

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Dr. Thomas Nutter, medical director for the Edward Hines’ Joliet Community Based Outpatient Clinic, addresses the issue of wait times Nov. 23 at the Joliet VA in Joliet.

Vets seeking treatment for mental health on the rise

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS lleonecross@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The number of veterans from Will, Grundy and other counties seeking mental health treatment through Edward Hines’ Joliet Community Based Outpatient Clinic continues to rise.

The VA clinic at 1201 Eagle St. in Joliet has, during the past three years, witnessed an increase in veterans seen by mental health professionals. In fiscal 2013, just more than 2,000 veterans received mental health services. That grew to 2,471 in fiscal 2015.

At the same time, during the past year, the Joliet location often reported slightly longer wait times for mental health patients than Hines’ overall system in the Chicago region, with an average wait time of 11.04 days from January through November 2015. The overall Hines system averaged a wait time of 7.14 days during that same period.

September 2015 marked the month with the highest wait times – 17.53 days. April 2015 recorded the lowest average wait times from the preferred dates the veterans

By the numbers The number of veterans seeking mental health treatment at the Joliet VA clinic has risen from 2,000 in fiscal 2013 to 2,471 in fiscal 2015.

The number of tele-health appointments has increased about 32 percent from fiscal 2010 to 2015 – from 1,876 to 2,477. Over that same time period, the number of individual mental health patients served via tele-health increased from 616 to 891.

Over the past year, the Joliet clinic has often reported slightly longer wait times than Hines’ overall system in the Chicago region. The average wait time, recorded mid-month, was 11.04 days between January and November 2015 at the Joliet location.

In all of 2015, September 2015 marked the month with the highest wait times – 17.53 days. April 2015 recorded the lowest average wait time – 7.5 days.

Source: Veterans Administration’s online data portal, Edward Hines’ Joliet Community Based Outpatient Clinic asked to be seen – 7.5 days, according to the Veterans Administration’s online data portal.

But wait times in the last month alone are starting to improve following the filling of a vacancy this fall, said Dr. Thomas Nutter, medical director for the Hines system.

“Access for new patients is almost never an issue,” he said, noting walk-in clinic hours are held at the main location in Hines and urgent consultants are available via tele-health, or the use of telecommunications to pro-

JOLIET – Enrollment at Joliet Junior College is down, but it still maintains a high number of students compared to other community colleges in the state.

For the fall 2015 semester, the headcount at JJC is down by 5.3 percent and full-time equivalent enrollment – reflecting what is considered a full-time class load – is down by 3.6 percent.

Since the fall 2013 semester, enrollment has been declining following several highs between 2009 and 2013.

“We’re coming off real high enrollment peaks,” Joseph Offermann, JJC Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness director, told the Board of Trustees at a Dec. 1 workshop meeting. “… Being down a bit, I don’t want to say that’s OK, but it’s not as bad as you think. Especially if you look back over the last 10 years.”

Compared to the fall 2006 semester, the fall 2015 headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment are up 15.6 percent and 14.6 percent.

Enrollment at community colleges statewide is down compared with last fall and have been declining since 2011, according to the Illinois Community College Board.

Two-thirds of colleges said the economy – recovering from a recession – had a strong impact on enrollment declines at their institutions, while one-third said it had a moderate impact, according

JJC fall headcount enrollment 2015: 14,944 2014: 15,776 2013: 16,869 2012: 15,589 2011: 15,322

JJC fall full-time equivalent enrollment 2015: 8,699 2014: 9,020 2013: 9,636 2012: 9,431 2011: 9,617

Source: Illinois Community College Board to the ICCB. About half of colleges listed financial aid, college affordability, the state budget impasse or the shift in population within their districts as having a moderate impact on enrollment declines.

Even with a decreased enrollment at JJC, Offermann said the college’s marketing and student development efforts have helped bring in more students.

“We could be a lot worse off,” he said.

JJC has a Strategic Enrollment Management plan to improve the rates of enrollment, retention, degree and certificate earners. Under the plan, the college has improved the overall fall-to-spring retention – or persistence – rate and its number of graduates.

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vide to support long-distance health care.

Patients should see wait times improve even more with the staff addition, coupled with the continued increased use of tele-health appointments, he said. Data shows that is the case as wait times have tapered off from 15.03 days in October to 11.69 days in September.

The higher-than-average wait times earlier this year were a result of two Joliet health providers leaving the Photo provided

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JOLIET – The Board of Trustees of the University of St. Francis unanimously voted Friday to name the university’s new science building in honor of LaVerne and Dorothy Brown of Joliet.

USF President Arvid C. Johnson announced the Browns – affectionately known as Bitz and Dottie – were making the gift to support the university’s strategic objectives, including the new science building. Johnson declined to specify the amount, noting the Browns are humble, but said it was a “significant” gift.

“The board just really viewed this as not just an incredible opportunity for USF, but an incredible endorsement of our plans for the future by someone who is the very essence of what Joliet is about, Dottie Brown and her late husband, Bitz,” Johnson said.

“They are known for their generosity. They are passionate about education.”

Construction of the three story, 36,000-square-foot facility at the corner of Wilcox and Douglas streets is scheduled to begin in May, according Johnson, with a targeted opening

date in fall 2017.

The LaVerne & Dorothy Brown Science Hall will be the first new construction on the Joliet campus in more than 30 years, according to a USF news release, and will include teaching laboratories, student/ faculty research laboratories, faculty offices, student study lounges, and a multipurpose lecture hall. The building will enable USF to offer majors in biochemestry and chemistry.

When Dottie was asked to consider a gift to the science building campaign, she told USF she would pray about it, and consider how LaVerne, who died in 2013, would respond. When she notified USF of her decision, she emphasized the gift was from the couple.

“We have been blessed and realize it is our responsibility to share our blessings with others,” she said in the news release.

The Browns have been part of the USF community for more than a generation, Johnson said. LaVerne served on the USF Board of Trustees from 1974 to 2010. Among their many contributions were assuming leadership roles in the Caritas Scholarship Ball through the years – including being four-

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Adam Dantz with the Livingston County Economic Development Council said the proposed new enterprise zone covers land in Dwight, Odell, Pontiac, Fairbury, Forrest, Chatsworth and Flanagan, as well as rural areas.

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U.S. Rep Bill Foster (right) talks Friday with Pedro Flores (left) and his family about Flores’ experiences as an undocumented immigrant at the family’s home in Bolingbrook.

Family dines with U.S. lawmaker Rep. Bill Foster promises to fight for immigration reform

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com BOLINGBROOK – The Flores family of Bolingbrook had a special guest Friday evening.

Seated with them at the dinner table was U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville. Foster came to their home – along with several members of the media – to discuss immigration programs that would have benefited Pedro Flores, the father of the family, who is an undocumented immigrant.

Those programs are the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals which would protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. Their implementation has been blocked by federal courts, he said.

If Flores was deported, it would rip the family apart and they would be limited in many ways, said his wife, Inez Flores.

Pedro Flores came to the U.S. in 1990, married and is now raising three children.

“I would have to quit my job or get two jobs,” she said.

In his conversations with the Flores family, Foster learned their three children aspire to be a soccer player, an architect and cosmetologist. He also spoke with Pedro Flores about his work in construction.

“We do all this work in Washington, and it’s very easy to forget that people are hurt or helped by what we do,” Foster said to the family.

He said he came to their home Friday to celebrate the announcement of the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans program last year by President Obama. But he also lamented the legal challenges to immigration reform from Republican lawmakers and courts.

His conversations with the Flores family were no different than with any other American family, he said, except one family member could be deported.

“There is this legal knife suspended over one of the heads of the household and at any point, that knife could fall and that family could be suffering,” he said to reporters.

He said if Congress continues to not pass immigration reform laws he will continue to keep fighting for them. He said to Pedro Flores his life is not what it should be because of his status as an undocumented citizen.

Inez Flores thanked Foster for joining the family for dinner and supporting the community.

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Expert: Building up workforce availability key to marketing Will County

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS lleonecross@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Friday’s keynote speaker for the Will County Center for Economic Development’s Annual Report to Investors event was Jim Walton, chief executive officer for a full-service, marketing communications firm.

Walton, with the Indiana-based Brand Acceleration, stressed the need to properly brand a community for economic development, begging the question: How do you market a region like Will County, home to the largest inland port in the world?

Here’s what not to do, Walton said. Leaders from every town, city and state sell their own communities, stressing they have great schools, great jobs, highly skilled workers and are a great the place to raise a family.

“What else are you going to say?” Walton said. “... The real question is how are you different?”

Walton stressed the need to build a brand that’s unique to Will County and to make local training programs match job demand in the community.

“Don’t train for jobs that don’t exist,” Walton said.

John Greuling, president and CEO for the Will County

Center for Economic Development, said he hopes to better the CED’s marketing and communications strategies in the coming year. It’s one of his organization’s top goals in 2016, he said.

Greuling said he wants to build Will County’s reputation as a community that’s not only a good place to invest, but a good location to find workers.

Workforce availability is going to be “most significant factor” for a company’s site selection in the next 10 years, Greuling said, not just for Will County, but for the entire country. “[Companies are saying] ‘Yes, I like your cornfield that we can turn into a [tech company] but can I find engineers and scientists who will work there? “Greuling said. “That’s going to be the question that we’re going to have to answer.

It’ll up to us to craft our program around that particular issue.”

Companies must partner more with local high schools and area colleges to build curriculum that aligns with demand in the workforce, he said.

“Given the challenges companies have in finding people, I think they’d willing to do it,” Greuling said.

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Crews work in August to refurbish an existing warehouse along Laraway Road in preparation for an Amazon fulfillment center in Joliet. The center, which opened in Oct. 7, brought an estimated 1,000 jobs to Joliet.

2015 amounted to 5,440 new jobs and $961 million in new investment.

More than 12,000 jobs were created in the county from September 2014 to September 2015 across all industry sectors, according to CED data. At the same time, Will County’s unemployment stood at 4.9 percent in September 2015, Greuling said.

“The last time Will County was under 5 percent unemploy-

ment was right at the beginning of the Great Recession. Remember, 2007 was the last time,” Greuling said. “So we are back.

We are back.”

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Just as well, the future looks promising, Greuling said. Congress has passed a long-sought federal highway transportation bill that includes money for freight projects – the first

measure in nearly a decade to promise funding for more than a two-year period.

“It’s up to us to take advantage of that new [freight] funding,” said Greuling.

Greuling said he’s still “cautiously optimistic” about plans for the Illiana Expressway project and the South Suburban Airport. But other projects – such as the widening of Interstate 80 through Joliet and building a Houbolt Road bridge over the Des Plaines River in Joliet to carry CenterPoint Intermodal traffic straight to I-80 – seems more promising at this point.

Greuling told investors the CED will begin work in 2016 on its five-year economic development plan, a new communications and marketing initiative, and improving investors’ rate return on investment.

“I can’t say we’re going duplicate [2015] numbers, but the energy and the prospects and the portfolio we’re managing right now is a pretty good indicator that 2016 should continue to be very strong,” Greuling said.

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JOLIET – With big-name businesses like IKEA and Amazon opening new distribution and fulfillment centers in Will County this past year, 2015 might be the year to beat.

But as John Greuling, president and CEO for the Will County Center for Economic Development, explained to investors Friday during the CED’s annual report: He’s certainly up for the challenge.

“Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock or not driving on Interstate 80 or Interstate 55, you probably are keenly aware of what is going on in Will County certainly from a busi-

ness development standpoint,” Greuling said.

The CED had a hand in several key economic development projects just in the past year alone, including projects such as IKEA, the candy giant Mars Inc., and the online retail giant Amazon.com, Those, and eight other projects, amount to 2,790 new jobs and $472 million in investment for 2015, he said.

“I can tell you 2015 has been, by far, the most successful in terms of industrial development in the 14-plus-years I’ve been here,” Greuling said.

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By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS lleonecross@shawmedia.com

Mike Mallory – mmallory@shawmedia.com

Minooka Mayor Pat Brennan (left), U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (center), R-Channahon and Colo Railroad Builders CEO Mike Stolzman take a tour Friday of the company’s new facility in Minooka.

Kinzinger tours new railroadbuilding facility

By MIKE MALLORY mmallory@shawmedia.com MINOOKA – The railroad industry is growing, and so is a railroad-building company that recently set up shop in Minooka.

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, toured Colo Railroad Builders’ new facility Friday in Minooka along with Minooka Mayor Pat Brennan; Jessica Barr, chief of staff for state Rep. John Anthony, R-Joliet; and O.J. Stoutner, legislative aide for state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris.

The company, which is headquartered in Houston, moved in July to Twin Rail Drive in Minooka after leaving its Romeoville location.

Colo Railroad Builders CEO Mike Stolzman told Kinzinger and Brennan the decision to move to Minooka was simple.

Among other reasons, the village offers easy access to Interstate 80 for trucks, as well as significantly lower rent costs than the previous location.

“This is a great area for the railroad industry, and a good time to be in the railroad business,” Stolzman said.

The new building – which was designed by a homebuilder – meets manufacturing needs while feeling like a home when you walk in, Stolzman said. He added most railroad-building

facilities look nothing like it.

This facility is estimated to bring in $12 million of the company’s $30 million in revenue this year, Stolzman said, as industry leaders are investing heavily in infrastructure for railroads to be built.

“There’s more investment coming,” he said. “Capital projects are getting bigger as companies look to take trucks off the road.”

Kinzinger and Stolzman discussed the benefits of using rail instead of truck. The cost to ship the same amount of product by rail is about onethird of what it costs by truck, the carbon footprint is far less via rail, and railroads are privately funded while highways are publicly funded, Stolzman said.

Kinzinger asked about the company philosophy on employment. Stolzman said the organization believes employee turnover is not good for business. Employees usually work four 10-hour shifts rather than five eight-hour shifts a week to boost productivity.

Employees always are provided lodging, a per diem and transportation to job sites – whether by bus or company vehicle.

“I’m all in,” Kinzinger said.

“We’re really proud to have you here [in the 16th Congressional district].”

FRANKFORT – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, was recognized Friday by area business leaders who presented the congressman with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s most prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award.

Kinzinger, chosen for his pro-business voting record, accepted the U.S. Rep. award during a Adam luncheon joint- Kinzinger ly hosted the U.S. Chamber and the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce. The event was held at the CD & Me banquet hall in

Frankfort.

“Adam has been supportive of business through the course of his entire career,” Ben Taylor, congressional and public affairs executive director in the U.S. Chamber’s Great Lakes Region, told the crowd of business leaders from the region, including Will and Grundy counties.

The award is given to congressmen and congresswomen who vote “the right way” on business and tax policies in Congress, Taylor said.

Kinzinger has a 94 percent lifetime record with the U.S. Chamber, he said.

Kinzinger talked about the recent passage of a long-term federal highway bill, which will allow for local businesses and governments to plan and invest properly in big road

projects.

Mike Paone, vice president for the Joliet Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the Joliet Chamber met with Kinzinger during the group’s trip in October to Washington, D.C. There, Kinzinger put his support behind a long-term transportation bill and the re-authorization of the export-import bank. The export-import bank, also known as Ex-Im Bank, provides financial services and loans to U.S. companies exporting American-made products.

Paone congratulated Kinzinger for receiving the award Friday.

“It’s great. He’s got such a tremendous voting record for the business community,” Paone said.

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Dec. 8 • English as a Second Language Reading Club – 10 a.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Contact Tania Hess at 815-263-8145 or thess@ plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

• Career Cafe – 10:30 a.m., JJC City Center Campus, 214 N.

Dec. 9 • Memory Clippers – 9 a.m. to noon, Manhattan Township Historical Society, 255 S. State St., Manhattan. Digitalize and organize artifacts. For information, email ManhattanHistorical@yahoo.com.

• Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m., Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. For information, visit www.jobs4people.org.

• English as a Second Language Grammar Club – 10 a.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Contact Tania Hess at 815-263-8145 or thess@ plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

• Standout Resumes – 2:30 p.m., JJC City Center Campus, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Learn the basics, schedule optional one-onone resume review. One hour. Free.

RSVP at 815-727-4444 and press “0” or email chellis@willcountyillinois.com.

• Legal Seminar – 5:30 p.m., Daybreak Center, 611 E. Cass St., Joliet. Use west door. Seating limited. Free. Reserve by calling 815-774-4663.

• Edward Jones Career Seminar – 6 p.m., The Dancing Marlin,

20590 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort.

Call Bob Meyers at 815-469-1444 or visit www.careers.edwardjones. com.

• Financial Aid Night for Juniors – 7 p.m., Plainfield East High School, 12001 S. Naperville Road, Plainfield. Free. Also presented in Spanish. Contact Keely Hanley-Anshel at 815-577-0324 or khanley@ psd202.org.

Dec. 10 • Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Wilmington City Hall, 1165 S. Water St., Wilmington. For information, visit www.jobs4people.org.

• English as a Second Language Conversation Club – 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Contact Tania Hess at 815-263-8145 or thess@plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

• WSD’s Computer Lab – 10:30 a.m., JJC City Center Campus, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Walk-ins welcome. For information, visitwww. jobs4people.org.

• Thursday Night Horseshoes – 6 p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox. Call 815-485-8369 or visit vfwpost9545.org.

• Philatelic Club of Will County – 6:30 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 40 S. Houbolt Road, Joliet.

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Dec. 11 • Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Mokena Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. For information, visit www.jobs4people.org.

• WSD’s Computer Lab – 2 p.m., JJC City Center Campus, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. For information, visit www.jobs4people.org.

• Fish Fry – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Knights of Columbus #4400, 1813 Cass St., Joliet. Fish, chicken and shrimp. Carryouts. Call 815-7233827.

• Fish Fry – 5 p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox. Karaoke begins at 8:30 p.m. Call 815-4858369 or visit vfwpost9545.org.

• Fish Fry – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Knights of Columbus #4400, 1813 Cass St., Joliet. Fish, chicken and shrimp. Carryouts. Call 815 7233827.

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Dec. 7 • Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. For information, visit www.jobs4people.org.

• English as a Second Language Grammar Club – 10 a.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Contact Tania Hess at 815-263-8145 or thess@ plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

• Low Cost Vaccine Clinic – 5 to 8 p.m., Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 W. Industrial Drive North, Plainfield. Vaccines and routine wellness. Walk-ins welcome.

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Ottawa St., Joliet. For information, visit www.jobs4people.org.

• Holiday Open House – 3 to 7 p.m., Lockport Branch Library, at 121 E. Eighth St., Lockport.

Activities. Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Call 815-552-4260 or visit www. whiteoaklibrary.org.

• Bingo – 5 p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox. Call 815485-8369 or visit vfwpost9545.org.

• What Should I Do When I Grow Up? – 6:30 p.m., St. Mary Immaculate Parish,15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Investigate career alternatives. Email EmploymentMinistry@smip.org.

• Bingo – 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 100 S. Infantry Drive, Joliet. Call 815-725-0746.

• Midwest Crossroad Chorus of Sweet Adelines International – 7 p.m., Trinity Christian School, 901 Shorewood Drive, Shorewood.

Regular practice. Seeking new members. For information, call 866-LUV-SING or visit midwestcrossroad.org.

• Morris Area Toastmasters – 7 p.m., Morris Hospital Education Room, 150 High St., Morris. Call Matthew Woyner at 815-478-3574 or Frank Hankins at 815-942-4733.

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Dec. 6 • Poinsettia Sale – 8 to 4 p.m., Birdhaven Greenhouse, 225 N. Gougar Road Joliet. Call 815-741-7278.

• Breakfast with Santa – 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Center for Disability Services, 311 S. Reed St., Joliet.

Pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy. Call Warren Harmon at 815478-3033.

• Pet Photos with Santa – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2 Paws 4 U, 24600 S. U.S. Highway 52, Manhattan.

• Visit Santa at His House – 1 to 3 p.m., Illinois Avenue at Liberty Street in Morris. Free. Visit www. downtownmorris.com.

• Holiday Book Sale – 1 to 3 p.m., Joliet Public Library, 3395 Black Road, Joliet. Books, CDs, DVDs, gift quality items. Fill a bag for $2. Bags provided. Hosted by Friends of the Joliet Public Library.

• Santa’s Skating Party – 1 to 4 p.m., Skateland Recreation Center, 25334 W. Eames St., Channahon. $8 at the door. Includes skate rental.

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• Bingo – 2 p.m., also Dec. 13, Cantigny VFW, 826 Horseshoe Drive, Joliet. Call 815-722-5398.

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OBITUARIES JOHN G. ALEXANDER John G. Alexander, age 55. At rest Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Edward Hospital.

Born in Joliet, residing in Romeoville the past 30 years. Formerly employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a mechanic. A licensed professional pyrotechnician.

Survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Pamela (Gunderson) Alexander of Romeoville; three sons, Joshua (Dawn), Brandon (Tamara) and Sean (Angela) Alexander; devoted grandfather of Haley, Jacob, Ryan, Nathan, Madeline, Trevor, Samantha, Carter, Aiden, Payton and Raegan Alexander; one sister, Patricia (late Donald) Kelly; five brothers, Robert (Jacqulyn), Jack (Stephanie), Donald (late Delores), William (Lois) and Charles (Pamela) Alexander; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded by his parents, Robert and Harriet (Beebe) Alexander; three sisters, Eunice (Dwayne) Loomis, Barbara (Arthur) Meyer and Thelma Grzincic.

Funeral Services for John G. Alexander will be held Monday, December 7, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Private family interment.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to the family for a memorial fund to be established in the future.

Visitation Monday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

For more information: (815) 7415500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com.

ODELL FLOWERS Born: April 24, 1932 Died: Dec. 1, 2015

Odell Flowers was born in Edward, Tennessee on April 24th, 1932. He and his twin brother were the only children of Nellie (Bell) Davis and J.D. Flowers. Odell made his transition on December 1st, 2015, surrounded by his family.

Odell moved to Joliet while in grade

school. He accepted Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age while attending Second Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. T.M. King.

Odell was educated in the Joliet Public Schools. He was called Joliet Township High School’s “ace in the hole” in a newspaper article from 1951. He was a 5’8”, 145 pound dynamo who played halfback, linebacker, safety, punt and kick-off return man for the Big 8 Champion. He also served as captain of the team. After graduation, he served his stint in the Air Force and came back to work for Com Ed until he retired. Although he ran in the 100, 220 and 440 for the JT track team, he never again called upon his athletic skills. He spent his retirement fishing, a round of golf now and then, and time in his garden.

In August of 1956, Odell married Rosetta Brookins, whom he met through his brother and a friend, Maxine Boykin. From this union two sons were born: Say Dell and Martin Lance.

Odell was a devoted member of Second Baptist Church. He served on the Trustee Board, Finance Committee, taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and worked with the Blessing Table (feeding the hungry and providing clothing). He visited the sick, and from his garden he would gather food and drop bags full on the doorsteps of members of the church. He also served as Cub Master for the Cub Scouts, among many other things.

Odell is preceded in death by his father, J.D. Flowers; twin brother, Othell Flowers; his maternal and paternal grandparents; Uncle Hallad; Aunts Captolla and Ceona; one nephew, Jeffrey Flowers; one great nephew, Terry; and many cousins.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 59 years, Rosetta; two sons, Ray D. (Mary Jane) Flowers of Lancaster, California and Martin L. (Linda) Flowers of Joliet, Illinois; four granddaughters, Carborsha, Keisha, Krystal and Jasmine; and one grandson, Rafarael Flowers; five great grandchildren, Daryl Junior, Nyerra, Ameer and Malik; his mother, Nellie Davis; a godchild, Kevin (Mel); and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Odell’s going home service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 8th, 2015, at Second Baptist Church, 156 South Joliet Street, Joliet, Illinois, 60436. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 Hoff Road, Elwood, Illinois, 60421. Rev. Larry V. Tyler, Officiating.

JOSEPH E. FUSE Born: Aug. 8, 1924 Died: Nov. 29, 2015

Joseph E. Fuse, age 91, passed away peacefully at the Halifax Health Hospice Center, Port Orange, FL on Sunday, November 29, 2015.

Joe was born in Joliet, Illinois to the late Felix Fuse and Theresa (nee Aimone) on August 8, 1924. He was married for 69 years to his beloved wife Betty (nee Beebe).

Upon retirement from the Rainbow Bakery in August 1986, he relocated to Port Orange, Florida.

Both Joe and Betty enjoyed their retirement years spending time at the beach, golf courses and the year around Florida attractions. He was a veteran of World War II, serving oversees in the U. S. Navy and was a life long member of the VFW in Joliet, Illinois. He is best described by his family as a loving, caring, and supportive man that was an inspiration to all who knew him.

Joe was preceded in death by his two brothers, Angelo (Mary) Fuse and Victor (Mabel) Fuse.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty; two daughters, Sharon (Richard) McGinty of Beavercreek, OH and Pamela (Frank) Pavlich of Port Orange, FL; three grandchildren, Dawn McGinty, Heather (Ronald McDonald) McGinty, and Greg (Kathy) Pavlich; four great grandchildren, Patrick Clark, Kyle Clark, Hanna Clark and Nicklas (Hope) Pavlich; as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

A Celebration of Joseph’s life will begin with a Mass of Christian Burial held at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Port Orange, Florida on Monday, December 28, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. Interment with military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Veterans Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois at a later date.

Per Joseph’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.

Obituary and tribute wall for Joseph E. Fuse at www.tezakfuneralhome. com or for information, 815-7220524. Arrangements entrusted to:

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Margaret H. Hinz

June 10, 1922 - December 5, 2007 It’s been 8 years since God called you home.

You are missed more and more each day.

Memories of your hard work and sacrafice for so many years are not forgotten.

You left so many memories when we were together for special times.

Eternal rest grant to her O’Lord.

May perpetual light shine upon her.

Love & Prayers Tom, Barb, Jennifer & Danny

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Angela Lakotich Steve Lakotich

4/29/14 - 11/20/95 12/20/08 - 12/19/88

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Until we meet again, All my Love FOREVER,

Wife & Daughter Barbara

Season’s Greetings In the true spirit of the Holiday Season, we send our sincere appreciation for your support and our wish for Peace and Happiness in the New Year.

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EMERY J. GURNIC Emery J. Gurnic, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2015. Age 93.

Survived by his sister, Genevieve McDade; two nieces, Bonnie (Terry) Ziakis and Tammie Rippberger; and a nephew, John (Charlene) McDade.

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Jean Ann Gross (nee Profilio), age 76, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1977, formerly of Long Island, NY and Carillon of Plainfield, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 3, 2015.

Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Naperville, IL. For service times and a complete obituary, please visit www. friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213.

Lying in State at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1910 Black Road, Monday, December 7, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. until services at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Loy G. Schlote officiating. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery.

Memorials to Friends of Sunny Hill or Our Savior Lutheran Church will be appreciated.

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Several great nieces and great nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Gurnic. Two sons, Michael and Mark Gurnic; his parents, John and Hazel Gurnic; a sister, Lena Gurnic; and two brothers, Andrew and Raymond Gurnic.

Member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and former member of First Lutheran Church. Veteran of the US Marines WWII, retired from Fitzhenry Oil Company and member of the Matteson Lodge #175 AF & AM.

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JANINE M. KAYE Janine M. Kaye (nee Konopek), after a courageous battle with cancer went to Heaven on December 4, 2015, in Joliet, IL at the age of 46 surrounded by her husband, friends, and family.

She leaves behind her husband, Sean Kaye; her two sons, Jacob and Logan; her parents, John and Rose Konopek; her brother, John (Maureen) Konopek; her niece, Caitlin; and nephews, Nick, Leo, Cole, John, and Caleb; and countless friends and family.

Janine is preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph and Mary Dorr and John and Jennie Konopek; her aunt, Norine Mulbarger; her uncle, Leonard Dorr; and her cousin, Cynthia Dorr.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire medical staff at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center who helped to support Janine through her journey.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Green For Nene, 1116 Roosevelt Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435, would be greatly appreciated.

A Celebration of Janine’s life will begin on Monday, December 7, 2015, with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jude Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m.

Family and friends to meet directly at the church. Interment to follow at St Joseph Cemetery in Joliet. Visitation will be Sunday, December 6, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet.

Obituary and tribute wall for Janine M. Kaye at www.tezakfuneralhome. com or for information, 815-7220524. Arrangements entrusted to:

MARILYN KLIMEK Marilyn Klimek (nee Schoop), age 83, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

She is survived by her children, Susan (William) Brooks of Wilmington, Elizabeth (James) Quigley of Manhattan, and John (Debbie)

Klimek of Elwood; her grandchildren, Kevin, Kathryn, and Robert Nelson, Sarah, Stephen, Matthew (Lindsay) and Andrew Quigley, and Johnny Klimek; her great grandchildren, Tessa, Jett, and “baby on the way” Quigley; one brother, William Schoop; and nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Florence (nee Kirstein) Schoop; her husband, John Klimek (2012); one sister, Helen Engelhardt; and one brother, Ralph Schoop.

Marilyn attended the one room school house that used to be on Baker Road, she was a graduate of Peotone High School and after meeting and marrying John, she became a homemaker and raised her children.

Funeral service for Marilyn will be private. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Joliet Area Community Hospice for their continuous care and much appreciated support throughout Marilyn?’s stay.

Memorials in Marilyn’s name to the Joliet Area Community Hospice would be most appreciated.

Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Manhattan entrusted with arrangements. 815-478-3321, http://www. forsythegouldfh.com/

Survived by her loving husband of 55 years, William D. Mengo; her daughter, Denise (Tom) Turigliatto of Naperville; three grandchildren, Tyler, Trista (Longtime boyfriend DJ Allen) and Trevor Turigliatto; one great-granddaughter, Chloe Turigliatto.. Her sisters and brothers, Lillian (Hank- Deceased) Adamic of Joliet, Diane (Kenneth) Derickson of Naperville, William (Naomi- Deceased) Potochnic of Crest Hill, John Potochnic of Morris, James (Lavonne-Deceased) Potochnic of Athens, GA, Daniel (Pat) Potochnic of Crest Hill and Richard Potochnic of Schaumburg. Several nieces and nephews also survived.

Preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert Potochnic.

Bea’s family wishes to thank the caring staff of Sunny Hill Nursing Home, especially the care she received from the staff on 1st Avenue and the Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Per her wishes cremation rites have been accorded and private family services will be held with inurnment at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery.

Memorials to the Parkinson’s Foundation or Friends of Sunny Hill will be appreciated.

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MILDRED MONTGOMERY ALBINA J. MENGO Born: Feb. 23, 1928 Died: Dec. 3, 2015

Albina J. Mengo “Bea” (nee Potochnic), Passed away with her devoted husband, loving daughter and sonin-law by her side at Sunny Hill Skilled Nursing Home, on Thursday, December 3, 2015. Age 87.

She was born on February 23, 1928, in Joliet, IL to John and Anna (nee Kuzmijak) Potochnic. Retired from Argonne National Laboratory, previously employed with the Boston Store and the Joliet Arsenal. Member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, the KSKJ No. 29, and VFW Cantigny Post 1099 Women’s Auxiliary.

Mildred Montgomery, age 85, died peacefully November 28, 2015, in her sleep.

Formerly employed as a CNA and by the Joliet Arsenal, Krolhen Furniture, and retired from Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Montgomery and Mary Sanders; one son, Thomas Calhoun; and two sisters, Hattie Mae (O.C.) Gavins, and Mariko Brewer.

She leaves to cherish her memories three daughters, Rosemary (Charlesdeceased) Smith (Duluth, Georgia), Christine (Brian) Sims (New Lenox, Illinois) and Jeannette Montgomery (Joliet, Illinois); one son, Gerald Montgomery (Joliet, Illinois); nine sisters and brothers, Vernon (Joyce)

Benton (New Roads, Louisiana), Lilly Maude Moore (New Orleans, Louisiana), Ernestine Nelson (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), Patricia (Henry) Thomas, (New Orleans, Louisiana), Maurice Montgomery (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), Andrew (Sharon) Montgomery (Michigan), Juanita Montgomery (South Carolina), Dave Ranson (Texas) and Thomas Montgomery (Joliet, Illinois); grandchildren, Tanya Moss, Jeannette Montgomery, Russell Amos Jr., Anthony Montgomery, Consuello and Suzanne Merrell, and Kimberly Sims; great-grandchildren, Lillyanna Watts and Michael Nolan Wright; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral Services 11:00a.m. Monday, December 7th, 2015, at St. John M.B. Church, 104 East Zarley Boulevard, Joliet, IL 60433. Visitation 2:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. Sunday, December 6th at Range Funeral Home, 202 South Eastern Avenue, Joliet, Illinois 60433 and 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. at the Church. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Rev. Herbert Brooks, Officiating.

GREGORY F. PASKIET Gregory Francis Paskiet, “Greg”, age 72, of Lockport, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Chicago, raised in the Chicagoland area and living in Lockport for the past 23 years. Greg received a Masters Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1967.

Preceded in death by his parents, Frank W. and Gladys G. (Bohne) Paskiet.

Survived by his two sisters, Clare Ann Paskiet and Cecilia (Thomas) Filipiak; nephews, Ken and Keith (Jill) Filipiak; a niece, Kate (Jeff) Eagan; and great-nieces, Elle and Paige Filipiak, Anna, Addison and Ava Eagan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Dennis Church Outreach Program.

Funeral Services will be held, Monday, December 7, 2015, 9:30 am from the O’NEIL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1105 E. 9TH ST. (159TH ST.), LOCKPORT, to St. Dennis Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville. Visitation Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the funeral home.

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HELEN A. PETRELLA Helen A. Petrella (nee Zigrossi), age 91, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 3, 2015.

Helen is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Guido L. Petrella; her parents, John and Daisy (nee DeNardo) Zigrossi; her sister, Isabel A. Misak (nee Zigrossi); and her brothers, Pasquale and Raymond Zigrossi.

She is survived by her children, Vance (Margaret) of Maryland, Edward (Donna) of North Carolina, and Annette (David) Hagy of Virginia and by her brother, John (Marlene) Zigrossi. Helen is also survived by her eight grandchildren in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Guam, and British Columbia and ten great-grandchildren in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina who knew her as “GiGi”.

Helen was born in Joliet and resided in Virginia for 45 years before moving back to the area in 2001 with her husband. Throughout her lifetime Helen was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She did volunteer work for different school and church functions.

A Celebration of Helen’s life will begin on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of chapel service at 10:00 a.m. at Resurrection Mausoleum in Romeoville. There will be NO services held at the funeral home.

Obituary and tribute wall for Helen A. Petrella at www.tezakfuneralhome. com or for information, 815-722-0524.

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IDOT survey: Back-seat passengers more likely unbuckled

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois law has required back-seat passengers to wear seat belts since 2012.

An Illinois Department of Transportation survey shows nearly 85 percent of the state’s back-seat passengers are buckling up, an increase of 7 percentage points since 2013. But it’s still a lower rate than the 95 percent wearing seat belts in front seats.

IDOT released the results Friday. The September survey shows Chicago and Cook County have lower rates of buckled passengers in back seats compared to the state average. In Chicago, about 70 percent of rear-seat passengers were buckling up. In Cook County, about 82 percent wore seat belts in the back seat.

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Illinois exploring digital driver’s licenses

SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois is exploring whether to implement digital driver’s licenses accessed through a smartphone app.

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s office announced that it’s looking for a company to help determine whether the

state should allow the cellphone-based licenses. The app with the license would have the same information as what’s found on a regular plastic driver’s license.

White’s office is seeking bids from companies to figure out the cost and feasibility of digital driver’s license program.

Answers sought include ones about the pricing structure used by a vendor and whether police would be able to access verification information.

“This is a preliminary fact-finding process for the purpose of obtaining information of new and innovative services,” an announcement from White’s office says.

Bids sought by White’s office follow formation of a special committee by Illinois lawmakers earlier this year to look into digital driver’s licenses. The panel was organized in an effort to bring the state in line with others considering electronic licenses.

The special committee is led by state Rep. Karen McConnaughay, R-St. Charles. She said Illinois should be ready for change.

“You have a whole new generation that doesn’t want to carry a wallet,” she said.

Legal questions about electronic driver’s licenses have come up, the Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises newspapers reported. They include questions about the security of the information and implications of handing a police office a phone

with so much personal info.

Police also are concerned about what would happen if officers drop phones or if an incriminating text pops up while looking at a license.

Companies are scheduled to present to the state in February.

her life in Joliet. She attended Holy Cross Grade School and Joliet Township High School.

Funeral will be held Monday, December 7, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. from Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home to Holy Cross Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Joseph J. Tapella, Funeral Director.

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Former corrections officer pleads guilty to accepting bribe

CHICAGO – A former Chicago area corrections officer has pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe and smuggling marijuana, tobacco and alcohol into jail.

Thirty-year-old Jason Marek of Orland Park faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced

by U.S. District Judge Charles Norgle. A sentencing date has not been set.

Court documents show Marek admitted in a plea deal Friday to delivering sandwiches containing contraband to an inmate at the Cook County Jail where he worked in exchange for cash payments from the inmate’s wife. Marek admitted knowing that the inmate planned to sell the contraband to other inmates.

Federal prosecutors said Marek was assigned to a maximum-security tier of the jail when the smuggling occurred in May and June 2013.

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Batavia woman chosen to decorate White House

BATAVIA – A Batavia floral de-

signer was among 89 volunteers chosen this year to decorate the White House.

Mary Mazzeffi applied for six years or more to be chosen for the task. The 53-year-old has been arranging flowers since she was 15. She told the Chicago Tribune that the White House experience was “surreal.”

Mazzeffi works for Toms-Price Furniture and Nona Jo’s home accessory boutique in Naperville.

First lady Michelle Obama declared this year’s theme “A Timeless Tradition” with display items such as an 18th Century Italian crèche and old-time nutcrackers.

Officials expect more than 68,000 holiday visitors to the White House.

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Obscure knife-gun cited in Chicago police shooting case

CHICAGO – It sounds like something James Bond would carry: A knife that’s also a gun.

But it is the kind of thing police officers are warned about from time to time, just as they are about guns disguised as belt buckles and tire gauges and motorcycle handlebars modified to fire a shotgun round.

The knife-gun, which isn’t well known outside of gun enthusiast circles, has pushed its way into the case surrounding the 2014 killing of Laquan McDonald, a black 17-year-old who was shot 16 times by a white Chicago police officer, Jason Van Dyke.

The city released more than 300 pages of police reports and other investigation documents late Friday pertaining to the case, including a December 2012 bulletin warning officers about a “revolver knife” and a reference to Van Dyke remembering the bulletin.

During an interview with his superiors about the sequence of events and his decision to use deadly force, Van Dyke said he was aware of throwing knives, spring-loaded knives that propel a blade and he “recalled a previously issued Chicago Police Department bulletin warning of a weapon which appeared to be a knife but which actually was capable of firing a bullet, making it a firearm.”

Internal investigators searched the department’s message center and found a bulletin issued in 2012 warning officers of a “revolver knife” capable of firing .22 caliber cartridges. That bulletin became part of the report.

Although a cursory Internet search by The Associated Press didn’t turn up any references to officers in Chicago or other U.S. locales being shot with such a weapon, the bulletin could find its way into the argument Van Dyke’s attorney has been making – that Van Dyke feared for his own safety when he shot McDonald.

Police departments have been aware of the existence of knifeguns for several years.

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CLARA L. PUNCAR Clara L. Puncar, Nee Kwasniewski, age 95 passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at her home.

Survived by her daughter, Mary Margaret (Phil) Wahl; grandchildren, Mary Margaret Wahl, Bernie Wahl and Bettylou (Chris) Zmudka.

Preceded in death by her husband, Louis Puncar; parents, Joseph and Frances (Szmyt) Kwasniewski; one grandson, Tony Louis John Wahl; and one brother, Walter Kwasniewski.

Born in Lemont, living most of

Maybelle Welsh, age 97, of Manteno formerly of Wilton Center and Manhattan, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday, December 4, 2015, at Manteno Springs Assisted Living Center, Manteno.

She is survived by her children, Wayne (Debbie) Welsh of Dwight, Dolores (Gary) Shores of Manhattan, Phyllis Petreikis of Kankakee, Katharine (Tom) Manning of Bourbonnais; 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and

numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Elda (nee Love) Munger; her husband, Harold Welsh (1995); her son, Raymond Welsh (2012); her son-in-law, Paul Petreikis (1988); three sisters, and one brother.

Maybelle was born in Peotone and graduated from Peotone High School.

She liked to garden and play cards (mostly Euchre), but her passion was crocheting, her creations can be found spread throughout her family and her friends. While most of the time Maybelle was a home maker, she was also the Wilton Twp. Tax Assessor for many years and she was a long time member of Wilton Center Federated Church, Wilton Center.

Funeral service for Maybelle Welsh

will be 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at Wilton Center Federated Church with Pastor Doug Carroll officiating, she will lie-in-state from 10:00 A.M. until her time of service. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 8, 2015, from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment, Wilton Cemetery, Wilton Center.

Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St. (Rt. 52), Manhattan, IL 60442, www.forsythegouldfh.com, 815478-3321.

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS Woman in rampage had become more devout

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – A change came over Tashfeen Malik two or three years ago.

She started dressing more conservatively, wearing a scarf that covered nearly all her face, and became more fervent in her Muslim faith, according to some who knew her in Pakistan.

But her path from there to the bloody events of this past week – when she and her husband slaughtered 14 people in a commando-style shooting rampage – remains a mystery.

FBI officials, family lawyers and others said they know little about the 29-year-old housewife and mother, apart from what came to light on Friday: that Malik had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group on Facebook as she and her American-born husband, Syed Farook, 28, went on their rampage.

Dangerous wind stalls launch of ISS supplies

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Once again, high wind is keeping space station supplies stuck on Earth.

An unmanned rocket loaded with 7,400 pounds of cargo for the International Space Station – the first U.S. shipment in months – was grounded by dangerous gusts Saturday. It was the third weather delay in a row.

Launch director Bill Cullen called off the attempt three hours in advance. Technical troubles had bumped the late afternoon launch

time to the last possible moment in the window; given the high odds of excessive wind, there seemed little reason to proceed.

Colombia finds what may be world’s largest sunken treasure

CARTAGENA, Colombia – President Juan Manual Santos on Saturday hailed the discovery of a Spanish galleon that went down off the South American nation’s coast more than 300 years ago with what may be the world’s largest sunken treasure.

At a news conference in this colonial port city, Santos said the exact location of the galleon San Jose, and how it was discovered with the help of an international team of experts, was a state secret that he’d personally safeguard. The ship sank somewhere in the wide area off Colombia’s Baru peninsula.

While no humans have yet to reach the wreckage site, autonomous underwater vehicles had gone there and brought back photos of dolphin-stamped bronze cannons in a well-preserved state that leave no doubt to the ship’s identity, the government said.

The discovery is the latest chapter in a saga that began three centuries ago, on June 8, 1708, when the galleon ship with 600 people aboard sank as it was trying to outrun a fleet of British warships. It is believed to have been carrying 11 million gold coins and jewels.

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Cleanup continues Feb. 23 near Mount Carbon, W.Va., where a train derailed and sent a tanker with crude oil into the Kanawha River. A little-known truth about North American railroads: No rules govern when rail becomes too worn down. Since 2000, U.S. officials blamed rail wear as the direct cause of 111 derailments causing $11 million in damage.

AP: Railroads beat back new safety rules after derailments

By MATTHEW BROWN and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN The Associated Press A pair of train derailments in 2012 that killed two people in Maryland and triggered a fiery explosion in Ohio exposed a little-known and unsettling truth about railroads in the U.S. and Canada: No rules govern when rail becomes too worn down to be used for hauling hazardous chemicals, thousands of tons of freight or myriad other products on almost 170,000 miles of track.

U.S. transportation officials moved to establish universal standards for when such steel gets replaced, but resistance from major freight railroads killed that bid, according to Associated Press interviews with U.S. and Canadian transportation officials, industry representatives and safety investigators.

Now, following yet another major accident linked to wornout rails – 27 tanker cars carrying crude oil that derailed and exploded in West Virginia earlier this year – regulators are reviving the prospect of new rules for worn rails and vow-

ing they won’t allow the industry to sideline their efforts.

“We try to look at absolutely every place where we can affect and improve safety,” said Federal Railroad Administrator Sarah Feinberg.

“Track generally is the place that we’re focusing at the moment, and it’s clearly overdue.

Rail head wear is one place in particular that we feel like needs to be addressed as soon as possible.”

An official announcement on the agency’s intentions to revisit rail wear is expected by the end of the year.

In the meantime, federal regulators haven’t taken the positive steps that they need to, said Ronald Goldman, an attorney for the families of the two 19-year-old women who died in a 2012 derailment outside Baltimore.

“It’s a lack of will, not a lack of ability, in my opinion,” he added.

Industry supporters argue that the seven major freight railroads in the U.S. and Canada are in the best position to know what is going on with their lines, including when they need to be replaced or

have the maximum speeds for trains traveling on them lowered. They also note a longterm decline in accidents that has reduced the frequency of derailments by more than 40 percent since 2000.

All sides agree it’s difficult to pinpoint how many accidents are tied to worn rail. Since 2000, U.S. officials blamed rail wear as the direct cause of 111 derailments causing $11 million in damage.

That’s less than 1 percent of all accidents, yet it masks a broader safety dilemma: Years of massive loads rolling over a rail will exacerbate defects in the steel, such as cracks or fractures. Investigators ultimately list the defect as the cause of a derailment, but it might never have been a problem if the rail had not been worn down.

“Rail defects are internal and rail wear is external, and when external meets internal, that’s when problems may arise,” said John Zuspan of Track Guy Consultants, a Pennsylvania firm that offers track inspections, safety training and other services for railroads.

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The number of actual telehealth appointments has increased from 1,876 to 2,477 over that same period as part of Hines’ redesign of its outpatient mental health service delivery system.

One frequent user of telehealth is veteran Fred McMil-

A treatment room sign indicates “IN USE” on Nov. 23 at the Joliet VA in Joliet. lan, 47, of Joliet, a longtime patient of the Joliet clinic. He stopped for his appointment on a recent Monday to discuss his post-traumatic stress disorder with his counselor via video conference.

“You speak to your doctors up front on a telemonitor and it saves you the trouble, the traffic, of driving all the way to Hines,” McMillan said, noting the main location in Hines can be overwhelming.

“With having these outpatient clinics, it’s like going to your regular doctor,” said McMillan, who served in the Persian Gulf from 1989 to 1992.

McMillan said the VA often gets a bad rap, which he believes is unwarranted.

“You know the biggest problem with vets are? They don’t keep their appointments. If they’re anything like I was, veterans don’t want to admit they have a problem,” he said.

Daniel Zomchek, associate director for Edward Hines VA Hospital, said the care clinic in Joliet makes it easier for veterans to access mental health services because medical care is available locally.

He said he hopes more veterans consider using the Joliet VA as wait times improve and primary care offerings are expanded in the coming months.

Joliet Junior College’s student population also is changing high enrollments between 2009 and 2013, he said. That correlated with the recession, when the economy was doing poorly. As the economy changes, the college is seeing a decrease.

“We’re coming off some banner years, but if we go

back a little bit further, we’re up, we have nothing to be ashamed of here,” he said.

The student population at JJC also is changing, with 24.9 percent of students being Hispanic or Latino. White, non-Hispanic students are still the majority of students

at 59.1 percent. Offermann said 10 years ago that number was 71 percent.

Board Vice Chairman Andy Mihelich said he would like to see college officials adopt the goal of making JJC rank No. 2 in headcount and full-time equivalent enroll-

ment.

He also wanted board trustees to be informed of enrollment numbers on a weekly or monthly basis.

“Enrollment is the key to this institution, and it should always be at the forefront,” Mihelich said.

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• Bingo – Doors open 4 p.m., cards begin 6 p.m., St. Mary Nativity School, 702 N. Broadway St., Joliet.

• Fish Fry/Karaoke – Fish fry is 4 to 8 p.m. Karaoke is 8 p.m. to midnight, Cantigny VFW Post 367, 826 Horseshoe Drive, Joliet. Call 815-722-5398.

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Dec. 12 • Christmas Cookie Walk – 9 a.m., Channahon United Methodist Church, 24751 W. Eames, Channahon. $13 (one bucket) and $25 (two buckets). Bring last year’s bucket for discount. For information, call 815-467-5275.

• Cookies by the Pound – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1000 S. Washington, Lockport. $6 per pound. Call 815838-1017.

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• Holiday Book Sale – 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., White Oak Library District, Romeoville Branch, 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville.

Christmas and children’s Books. Call 815-886-2030.

• Christmas Bazaar – noon to 5 p.m., also Dec. 13, Will County Humane Society, 24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood. New and gently used Christmas items, artificial trees, holiday decorations. Pet items. Visit willcountyhumane.com.

• Stories & Cookies with Claus – 1 to 4 p.m., Louis Joliet Mall, 3340 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet. Call 815-4391000.

• Soup & Salad Supper – 4 to 6 p.m., Ingalls Park United Methodist

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Also selling Christmas cookies and gently used Christmas decorations. $8 (adults) and $4 (Ages 4to 12).

Handicap accessible. Call 815-7222383 • Fish Fry – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Knights of Columbus #4400, 1813 Cass St., Joliet. Fish, chicken and shrimp. Carryouts. Call 815 7233827.

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facility. One retired, and another requested reassignment for medical reasons, said Jane Moen, spokeswoman for Hines.

During the time of fewer psychiatry appointments being available in Joliet, veterans were offered earlier appointments at Hines’ central location if needed. If a veteran needs emergency mental health care, these needs are addressed immediately, she added.

To meet demand, the use of tele-health has risen during the past five years by about 32 percent. In fiscal 2010, 616 individual patients seeking mental health services communicated with VA doctors through video chat in Joliet.

That increased to 891 in fiscal

“You know the biggest problem with vets are?

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Paris draft climate deal ready, long way to go

By KARL RITTER and SYLVIE CORBET The Associated Press LE BOURGET, France – Negotiators adopted a draft climate agreement Saturday that was cluttered with brackets and competing options, leaving ministers with the job of untangling key sticking points in what is envisioned to become a lasting, universal pact to fight global warming.

As the U.N. talks outside Paris reached their midway point, the 48-page draft agreement was sent along to environment and foreign ministers who will work on it next week.

“So let’s work,” French President Francois Hollande said in a speech Saturday.

“It’s up to the ministers and officials of every government to remove options, find compromises and make decisions on the difficult issues without undermining the ambition” of the climate pact.

Many disagreements remain, almost all related to defining the obligations and expectations of rich and poor countries, as well as those who don’t fit neatly into either category. The draft had multiple options on that issue – everything from who should pay for a global transition to clean energy to what happens to countries that miss their targets to fight climate change.

One of the most radical proposals called for an “international tribunal of climate justice” to deal with wealthy countries that don’t fulfill their commitments. Rich nations are certain to reject that idea.

“We would have wished to be further along than we are at this point, but the text being forwarded so far reflects our key priorities,” said Maldives delegate Thoriq Ibrahim, who chairs an alliance of small island nations on the front lines of climate change.

Although 184 countries already have submitted national plans to reduce climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions, how to anchor those pledges in a legally binding deal remains to be worked out.

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Chief Chinese negotiator Su Wei told reporters Saturday that “all the provisions, starting from the preamble to the final clauses, would be legally binding.”

That contrasts with the U.S. position, which is for some parts to be legally binding, but not countries’ pledges to limit the greenhouse gas emissions.

Binding emissions cuts would likely require the Obama administration to send the deal to the Republican-controlled Congress, where it would likely be struck down.

After the news conference, Su indicated the issue was still up for negotiation.

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Just what’s a ‘death cross’ that crashes the market?

Dear Mr. Berko: Our stockbroker explained that the stock market broadcast a very bearish signal last August, when the indexes moved in a pattern called a death cross, which he said will crash the market. Please explain the technical term “death cross.”

Our broker wants us to liquidate our $437,000 individual retirement account and invest the funds in an index annuity so that when the market crashes, we won’t lose any money. We also have 300 shares of NRG Yield in another account with an 8-point loss. Should we sell this, too?

His advice has ruined our planned family weekend.

TAKING STOCK Malcolm Berko

witchcraft and technical analysis, a death cross is a crossover in which an index’s or a stock’s 50-day moving average falls below its 200-day trend line. This occurred Aug. 11, when the Dow Jones industrial average was 17,593, and again Aug. 24, when the Dow crashed by 1,008 points, closing down 588 points to a low of 15,350. Traders believe that this short-term pullback presages a longer-term down trend. This negative indicator – RW, Buffalo, N.Y. also suggests that the market Dear RW: Your broker is will experience extreme volaa moron. May he suffer 52 tility in the short term. weekends of formication for To be a valid signal, the his asinine recommendation. death cross must be reinAnd a huge “yuck” on that forced by high trading volindex annuity, including the 8 ume, which further indicates percent commission. that the security or index is In the arcane world of bearish and should be sold. necromancy, charting, The Dow, the Standard &

Poor’s 500 index and the Nasdaq each crashed into “correction territory” in August, their first one-day 10 percent decline since 2011. The S&P 500, probably the best barometer for the market, lost $2.1 trillion in just six days. Now, $2.1 trillion may not seem like a lot of money, but it’s equal to the combined market value of Google, Exxon Mobil, Kellogg Co., Apple, The Hershey Co., Berkshire Hathaway, WalMart and General Mills. So far, it seems that the market has recovered. Today the death cross represents an important upside resistance level for an index or a security in a rising market.

Don’t panic. Don’t sell, and stay the course. In my opinion and in the opinion of others wiser than I (readers say their numbers are legion), the damage has already occurred. The market has seen only 10 death crosses since 1969, and in the 30 trading days after a cross, the averages in eight of the 10

instances were down in the neighborhood of 1.4 percent.

However, three months after a cross occurred, the indexes had actually gained – an average of 3.1 percent.

And six months after a cross, the average index gain was 8.2 percent. The trick is to catch the market before a death cross occurs, but except for the astroalchemists, I don’t know a single sane soul who could tell me when that’s going to happen. Many believed that it would happen, but the operative adverb is “when.”

NRG Yield (NYLD-$13.90), a subsidiary of NRG Energy, is an interesting power company. NYLD sells energy that it produces from its portfolio of company-owned and -operated conventional, solar and thermal energy facilities. NYLD’s plants collectively produce over 3,825 megawatts of power, which is sold – under long-term contract agreements – to hospitals, universities, commercial businesses

and governmental facilities in multiple locations. Don’t sell this stock! NYLD, yielding 6.2 percent, may be a sweet growth and income issue, and there are only 63 million shares outstanding. Revenues for 2016 are expected to come in at $1.01 billion, up from $850 million this year, while earnings could double, to $1.17 a share. And the 84-cent dividend could be raised to 95 cents next year, providing an attractive 6.6 percent yield based upon today’s price.

According to Barclays, RBC Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank and UBS, NYLD could trade in the mid-$20s by early 2016. And an analyst I know at Neuberger Berman, a fund that owns 4 million shares, told me he recently bought 600 shares of NYLD for his dad.

• Please address your financial questions to Malcolm Berko, P.O. Box 8303, Largo, FL 33775, or email him at mjberko@yahoo.com.

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Hours of operation for U-Haul rentals are cy organization for maintaining the right 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday tools, equipment, training and facility and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. After-hours necessary to repair the participating drop-off is available for customer conve- automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications. nience.

In achieving the certification, Todd’s Reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location by calling 815-838-0788 or visit- Body Shop is now an integral part of the most advanced repair capable and efficient ing www.uhaul.com/Locations/.

Master Lube owner John Stenberg said auto body repair network in the world.

Adding to the their credentials, Todd’s he is proud to team with the industry Body Shop is officially recognized by FCA, leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage to better meet the demands GM, Ford, Nissan, Infiniti and Hyundai.

To become certified and officially of Will County.

U-Haul and Master Lube are striving to recognized by the various automakers, benefit the environment through sustain- Todd’s Body Shop passed the rigorous ability initiatives. Truck sharing is a core certification process essential to help en-

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The certification criteria are based upon auto manufacturer requirements. These are critical to ensure the vehicle fit, finish, durability, value and safety following an accident. As new model vehicles are being introduced that use lightweight, high-strength materials and advanced technology, a proper repair according to manufacturer specification is even more important than ever to ensure the passenger safety and proper performance of the vehicle. Auto manufacturers want to ensure that consumers have the option of Certified Collision Repair wherever they live, work or travel.

donate new toys this holiday season to benefit sexually abused children who visit the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center.

• The Mary Wlodarski Insurance Agency in Naperville is hosting its first annual Holiday Gift Drive and has named the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center as one its beneficiaries. Those who wish to participate may drop off new books, toys of any value, stocking stuffers or gift cards at the agency’s office, 2948 Artesian Road, Suite 104, in Naperville.

The drive runs through Dec. 17.

• Heartland Bank and Trust Company also is collecting toys for the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center. New toys and stuffed animals may be dropped off at both of Heartland’s Plainfield locations: 14901 Route 59 at the intersection of Route 59 and Route 126; and 5650 Caton Farm Road. The drive runs through Dec. 18.

For information regarding the toy Local toy drives to benefit Will County Children’s Advocacy Center drives, call the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center at 815-774-4565.

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OUR VIEW

Democracy needs help in this state Illinois turned 197th on Thursday. What could the state use for a nice gift?

How about a better democracy?

What ails Illinois state government is the intentional lack of competition – and, therefore, lack of accountability in the Legislature.

Look at the lack of competition next year for House and Senate seats, after the filing period ended Monday.

In the House, 56 out of 118 races are uncontested.

In the Senate, 23 out of 39 races are uncontested.

Add them together, and fully half of the legislative seats up for election next year are uncontested.

If everything was hunky-dory in Illinois, that flaw could be overlooked.

But everything is not hunky-dory. Far from it.

Abuse of redistricting powers by the majority party in 2011 (Democrats in that case, but Republicans have also abused it in the past) created gerrymandered district maps that leave elections in many districts – 50 percent of them next year – a foregone conclusion.

That is unhealthy for democracy.

A better way is to take redistricting powers away from politicians and give them to an independent commission.

More than 400,000 Illinoisans already have signed petitions to bring the Independent Map Amendment up for a vote next fall. You can learn more at www.mapamendment.org/index.html.

Our advice to Illinoisans: Sign the petition, vote for it next November, and give Illinois the gift of better accountability on Election Day.

Congress governing by prayer and action Congress is departing shortly for the holidays, but there’s still lots to do, such as keep the government running and, conversely, avoid a shutdown. They also need to revamp the nation’s energy laws and undertake a host of actions that require cooperation and bipartisan support.

But instead of proposing a positive budget, Republicans riddled it with a series of amendments undoing environmental actions and banking regulations, attacking the Affordable Care Act (again), causing the Democrats to ex-

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pend energy to keep the good from being undone.

One of the issues Congress is not dealing with is gun safety – making us safer from shooters. Past efforts to pass sensible gun safety protection – that both parties agreed upon in the wake of Sandy Hook – were killed by the NRA, which raised the specter of the Second Amendment being trampled by safety-starved citizens.

Instead, Republicans in Congress focused on how they were ready to shut down the government over funding

VIEWS Donna Brazile Planned Parenthood, rather than focus on how to prevent madmen like Robert Dear from owning a military-style firearm by going through a better background check.

Now comes the San Bernardino shootings, where the finger has been pointed at the shooters’ Muslim faith, ignoring that the Planned Parenthood shooter, Robert

Dear, spent much of his time invoking Christ’s name and Christian scripture before embarking on his mass murder.

What we haven’t faced and haven’t come to terms with is that the San Bernardino shooting was the 355th mass shooting of 2015. Finger-pointing, rationalizations and fear-mongering don’t address that fact.

Twitter’s genius, and service, is capturing in a few words the wisdom residing in individual members of the public.

Kumail Nanjiani, an Amer-

ican actor on HBO’s “Silicon Valley,” tweeted “God I hope these shooters have boring names.” I think we were all hoping their names were boring; we know how to cope with “Dear,” but wince at what we know is coming if the name is more exotic.

Sarah Cooke Wolfe, an independent writer in Minnesota, sounded a somber note: “In retrospect, Sandy Hook marked the end of the U.S. gun control debate. Once America decided killing children was

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Blue light special can help end those blues

To the Editor: Kmart’s flashing blue light is returning.

You feeling blue? Don’t be.

Provide a safe environment for them in your car.

Since a person can be fined for a child not wearing a seat belt, and for texting or talking on a cellphone, a person should be fined for not protecting and restraining their dog.

as the numbers of our enemy swell through desperation. We can allow some screened refugees in now, or potentially clean a bigger mess later.

Route 53 is the only direct way for those traveling from Wilmington and Elwood into Joliet.

My sister recently was involved in an accident near the intersection at Laraway Road and Route Raymond Stoiber Justin Malec 53 when a semi pulled out in Joliet Joliet front of her, blocking all lanes of traffic. Many times, I have seen Dogs need to be Houbolt bridge would help drivers nearly stop on Route 53 Bonnie Kirk Plainfield restrained in vehicles solve truck traffic woes because of semis taking up all To the Editor: To the Editor: four lanes of traffic as they enter I would like to mention that it We should let Syrian Driver safety is a big concern or exit the Dollar Tree Wareis not a good practice for a dog refugees into America for those living near CenterPoint house just north of Schweitzer to hang its head out of an open To the Editor: properties in the Joliet area. In Road in Joliet. window in a moving vehicle.

A lot of talk is swirling about recent news, local officials as Because of cuts in state fundPeople do not realize how letting in Syrian refugees, espe- well as the city of Joliet have ing, there is minimal road repair, dangerous this is, especially cially with the governor saying introduced the topic of conand existing road conditions are for a dog that is not restrained. no but Chicago saying yes. structing a bridge that would becoming worse in part because If there is a need for the driver At the end of the day, howextended across the Des Plaines of excessive truck traffic. Driver to stop quickly, the dog can go ever, there is only one real River and connect Interstate 80 safety is being jeopardized and flying around. option for us, and that is to to the CenterPoint Intermodal has become a big concern for loNot only is it dangerous for the let the refugees in. The more facilities located in Joliet and cal officials and residents alike. dog to be unrestrained as it is Islamophobia and shunning Elwood.

Many can agree that a bridge looking out of an open window, we do, the more we play right As a resident of Elwood, truck at Houbolt Road would alleviate many objects can fly into its into the hands of our enemies. traffic has had anything but a traffic congestion on Route 53, eyes, which can cause an injury. We know, because a majority positive influence on the area. It which is unable to handle a A dog should be restrained in of texts we have from them seems as if most truck drivers large volume of daily traffic now the back seat like a child. acknowledge they want people are unaware of the fact that present. This bridge hopefully Many people insist on allowing to turn against Muslims so they most of the roads in the area would eliminate a majority of their dog to ride with them on can grow ranks. have 5- to12-ton weight limits trucks from using their current their laps while they are driving.

Not only that, but how can we and most have “no truck” signs routes. Local drivers along with Again, if there is a sudden stop, leave so many out when Europe posted near their intersections. truck drivers will have a safer the dog can be injured by an air is accepting so many more?

Route 53, one of the few ways commute to and from their bag or the steering wheel.

The concerns are real and un- for those traveling in and out homes and workplaces.

People who love their pets and derstandable, but turning away of Joliet from the south, has think of them as their children people now could lead to much become a dangerous route. For Nicholas Varman need to protect them also. bigger problems down the road, many drivers, including myself, Elwood

GOP hopefuls’ focus: Stoke fear instead of increase safety “There are steps we can take to make Americans Continued from page 36 safer,” President Obama said.

“We should never think this bearable, it was over.” is something that just hapEven as The New York pens in the normal course of Times published data events.” It is the 18th time showing our mass shootings Obama addressed the nation exceed one a day, Nationon a mass shooting. I have to al Journal columnist Ron ask, are we caving? Are we Fournier underscored both passively accepting mass murthe aching normality of mass ders as “the normal course” of killings, and our knee-jerk events? responses with this tweet: This “normal course of “BREAKING: (blank), a tragic events” also includes finsituation leaving (blank) ger-pointing, exploiting the dead and, with no known public’s fears, and putting motive and few details, still vote-getting goals ahead of confirms my opinion about the public’s safety. A realistic (blank).” Indeed, we had two look at our situation shows mass shootings on the same that the ever-increasing day – one in San Bernardino, radical agenda of Republican the other, less-noticed, in candidates aims at stoking Savannah, Georgia. fears of Muslims, rather than

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taking even minimal steps that will ensure our safety.

The Republicans are veering, like a car out of control, to ever-increasing radical rhetoric and bluster, while finding themselves incapable of taking the most minor actions to keep the public safe. In Congress, Republicans even blocked the No-Fly List from being included in background checks.

Indeed, the response to the San Bernardino tragedy clarifies the difference between the Democratic candidates and the Republican candidates for president. All three Democratic candidates called for action, addressing the issue of gun safety and gun violence. Hillary Clinton, who was speaking out against the gun lobby

as the San Bernardino tragedy unfolded, tweeted, “I refuse to accept this as normal. We must take action to stop gun violence now.”

Republicans all offered a variation of “our thoughts and prayers are with the victims,” some including the first responders. Donald Trump didn’t mention thoughts or prayers, but tweeted, “good luck to law enforcement and God bless. This is when our police are so appreciated!” I don’t think he recognized the irony of that.

We need “to make it a little harder” for individuals to access weapons, Obama said, “Not impossible, but harder.”

We need to take action. Maybe, even more than tweaking gun laws, we need to change

our self-created atmosphere of intolerance and hate that is fueling unstable minds and evil perversions of faith.

“Here on Earth, God’s work must truly be our own” is an oft-repeated phrase. It’s not a cliche. God can’t make us change. We must stop supporting those who invoke fear about good people of other faiths. We must insist our leaders put the public safety above the tactics of fear, grubbing for votes or courting wealthy donors as friends.

• Donna Brazile is a senior Democratic strategist, a political commentator and contributor to CNN and ABC News, and a contributing columnist to Ms. Magazine and O, the Oprah Magazine.

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To the Editor, I read the continuing coverage regarding Jim McFarland with puzzlement. The city of Joliet probably has lost more property because of “stolen pens” brought home by those working for or doing business with the city than the worth of 150 envelopes.

I see McFarland envisioning and acting upon ideas that provide services for the citizens of Joliet with little to no assistance from his colleagues. He is active in trying to be a change for the better. He first came to my attention as a student at Joliet Junior College and has been promoting the public’s good ever since.

What is really going on here?

Why is his activeness attacked more than 150 envelopes and the inactiveness of the rest ignored?

Instead, latch on to a couple of blue light specials, and you won’t feel blue anymore. You’ll feel like you’re in blue light heaven.

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Morris’ Meghan Jurak eyes the basket in front of Minooka’s Sydney Arlis (right) during a game Saturday at Morris. Minooka won, 35-25.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: JOLIET WEST 67, BOLINGBROOK 57

Tigers beat Raiders in SWSC Blue opener “I play very hard and do everything I can do to help us win. In the fourth quarter, everything I did worked out – it was great. I am so happy to have finally beaten Bolingbrook.”

By DRAKE SKLEBA Shaw Media Correspondent JOLIET – Joliet West’s Trevian Bell ignited a fourth-quarter, long-range shooting display that led his team to its sixth consecutive win – a 6757 SouthWest Suburban Blue Conference-opening victory Friday.

With 5:40 left, Bell buried a 20-foot shot to give the Tigers (6-0, 1-0) a 50-46 lead. Then 25 seconds later, Jason Bingham hit another shot from beyond the arc for a 53-46 lead. After a dunk by Bolingbrook’s Brandon Lawani, Bingham hit another 3 to put the Tigers up, 5648, with four minutes left.

Bolingbrook’s Zach Grady (six points, six rebounds) hit a layup to make it 56-50 before Mike Smith joined the longrange bombardment to give the Tigers a 59-50 lead with 3:02 left.

Bell scored 15 points to lead the Tigers. He added eight rebounds along with two steals and two assists. Bingham scored 12 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter while Darnell Smith had 10 points, 12 rebounds, three blocks, three steals and two assists.

West starts three juniors, a sophomore and senior Smith.

Bingham and fellow juniors Eddie Creal (five points) and Tabyous Casterberry (six points, three rebounds) are the first three off the bench for coach Nick DiForti’s team.

“The kids really play well together,” DiForti said. “Even though it is early in the season, we have already played in a couple of big games, and we knew how to control the pressure tonight. Winning our own Thanksgiving tournament, over a number of good teams, really has given a great deal of confidence.

“Trevian played very well tonight, and Jason Bingham is a high-energy kid who played great in the fourth quarter. We all know how great Darnell is on defense. I am so happy to see the improvement offensively for Darnell. He had a great game for us.”

Casterberry came off the bench and scored the last four Tiger points of the first

Jason Bingham Joliet West basketball player

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Joliet West’s Jason Bingham drives to the basket in front of Bolingbrook’s Devon Sams (left) during Friday’s game at Joliet West. Bingham had 14 points in West’s 67-57 win. quarter, to give West an 1814 advantage. Darnell Smith scored four points, hauled down three rebounds and added two blocked shots and a steal in the first quarter.

“I play very hard and do everything I can do to help us win, “ Bingham said. “In the fourth quarter, everything I did worked out – it was great.

I am so happy to have finally beaten Bolingbrook. This is the first time in my career at West that we have beaten the Raiders.”

“This was a great team victory tonight,” Bell said. “We pride ourselves on our 3-point shooting, and it felt good to ignite the fourth-quarter rally.

James Bingham really helped us win tonight with his huge fourth quarter. We are 6-0 and have to keep it going next week at Stagg. It always is great to beat Bolingbrook.”

Bolingbrook’s Antowine Locke shoots Joliet West’s Teyvion Kirk (left) during Friday’s game at Joliet West.

With West up, 26-19, with 3:53 left in the first half, Bolingbrook’s Nana Akenten (22 points, four rebounds,four steals) took over the game. An old-fashioned three-point play, set up by a steal from senior

guard Darick Anderson (eight points, four rebounds, three steals), brought the Raiders (13, 0-1) to within 29-27 with under two minutes.

“We are very inexperienced and played a very good

Joliet West team tough tonight,” Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost said. “We will be fine.

With each game we play together, I believe we will develop the team chemistry that we need to be successful. Nana had a great game, and we expect it from him. Devon did a great job of running our offense.”

Akenten tied the contest at 29 with a pair of free throws with 55 seconds left. Bolingbrook’s Devon Sams hit a free throw with 15 second left to give the Raiders a 30-29 halftime lead.

“We played well tonight against a very good Joliet West team,” Akenten said. “I played hard tonight and have to give my teammates credit for the good game I had.”

“We really got outrebounded, and that led to our defeat,” Sams said. “ We played hard, and West is a very good team.

This is only our fourth game playing together. The more we play together, the better we will be. I really believe we will have a fine season this year.”

In a third quarter that had six lead changes, West junior Teyvion Kirk (10 points, four assists) scored the last four Tiger points, to give West a 45-41 lead.

“This was a big game for us to win to start the conference season,” Darnell Smith said.

“I had a good all-around game tonight, but we all played as a team and are playing very well to start the season. Winning our Thanksgiving tournament and then beating a good Foreman team at Moraine Valley Sunday has really given us a lot of confidence.”

GIRLS BASKETBALL: MINOOKA 35, MORRIS 25; BOYS BASKETBALL: MINOOKA 50, MORRIS 31

By ROB OESTERLE roesterle@shawmedia.com

ka’s Joe Butler scored his 1,000th career point to highlight the Indians’ second win in two days. Butler hit a pair of free throws in the third quarter to put the Indians ahead, 29-15, and then sat most of the remainder of the game.

“I knew I was getting close, but I didn’t know I was close enough to get it tonight,” Butler said. “It is nice to be able to get it in a win, and in a win against a big rival like Morris.

“We were a little tired, and our legs were a little sore at the start, but once we got the game going, we were able to shake that off and play like we usually do.”

Morris led, 7-6, at the end of the first quarter before Minooka (4-2) opened the second quarter with 14 straight points to take a 20-6 lead. It led, 25Boys: Minooka 50, Morris 31 12, at halftime and 39-17 after In the boys game, Minoo- three quarters before the sec-

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MORRIS – After losing by more than 30 points Friday night against Kaneland, Morris girls basketball coach Kate Carey was hoping for a better showing Saturday against neighborhood rival Minooka.

When Minooka shut out the Redskins, 13-0, in the first quarter, things weren’t looking good for the Redskins.

But Morris refused to throw in the towel and opened the second quarter on a 10-0 run.

And, when Meghan Jurak hit a 3-pointer at the third-quarter buzzer, the Redskins were within 24-21.

That was the end of the Morris run, however, as Minooka hit three straight 3-pointers – one each by Kathleen Gossen, Brooke Lynn Bachmann and Sydney Arlis – to move ahead, 33-21, en route to a 35-25 victory.

“Take away that first quarter, and I am real happy with our effort tonight,” Carey said.

“I am proud of the way the girls overcame a slow start, especially playing the second of back-to-back days.”

Bachmann led all scorers with 17 points for Minooka (4-3), while teammate Sydney Arlis score eight. Hailey Arlis and Gossen each had three points, while Abigail Holloway and Savannah Johnson each scored two. For Morris, sophomore Madi Mayberry led with eight points, Jurak scored seven points to go with a team-high eight rebounds, and Kayla Cryder added six points.

“The 1-3-1 is a tough defense to play against, especially with the length that the girls that Morris has,” Minooka coach Ray Liberatore said. “It made for kind of a sluggish game with a lot of turnovers, but a lot of that had to do with how well Morris played defense against us.

“The 3-point basket is a big weapon. You can break a game open with it, or a team can come back on you with it. We happened to hit a few late to break it open tonight.”

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LEFT: Minooka’s Sydney Arlis drives to basket around Morris’ Kayla Cryder during Saturday’s game at Morris.

Minooka won, 35-25.

BELOW: Minooka’s Latricia Dean passes around Morris’ Kayla Cryder during Saturday’s game at Morris.

ond and third units got most of the playing time in the fourth quarter. Butler led the Indians with 13 points, while Nick Clemmons scored nine and Jonny Butler added seven. Joe Butler had a game-high nine rebounds.

Morris (4-3) was led by eight points from Matt Shaw, while sophomore Tyler Spiezio

scored seven points and Matt Walker hit a pair of 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to finish with six. Spiezio, Jackson Shannon and sophomore Aurelius Lennon-Rios each had four rebounds for the Redskins.

“It’s always nice to get two wins in a weekend,” Minooka coach Scott Tanaka said. “We

had a nice conference win Friday night [against Plainfield North] and a good win tonight. We were able to get a lot of guys on the floor tonight, which is good because they do such a good job of getting the first unit prepared during our practices. It’s nice to reward them by getting them some game time.”

Morris is off until next Saturday, a welcome change for coach Joe Blumberg.

“When you look at the last two weeks, we have had seven games. Take away two Sundays and Thanksgiving, and we have had games on seven of the 11 days. Add to that we had to bring up a sophomore due to an injury, and we are playing a point guard that didn’t play last year. A week of time on the practice floor is what we need to get some of the things we have seen corrected.”

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BOYS BASKETBALL: JOLIET CENTRAL 65, HOMEWOOOD-FLOSSMOOR 63 (OT)

Joliet Central edges H-F in overtime

By MIKE FITZGERALD Shaw Media Correspondent JOLIET – Jose Grubbs scored 20 points as Joliet Central held off Homewood-Flossmoor, 65-63, in overtime on Friday in both teams’ SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue openers.

Grubbs scored the first basket in overtime and assisted on the next basket for the Steelmen (4-1, 1-0) to give them a 58-54 lead over the Vikings (3-2, 0-1). Central led 63-58 with 1:10 to play in overtime before the Vikings rallied, eventually cutting the Steelmen lead to 65-63 with three seconds left.

H-F guard Nicholas Holmes then stole Central’s inbound

pass, but he missed a reverse layup that would have tied the game.

“I just wanted to make the right plays for my teammates,” Grubbs said. “This was a big win for us.”

Central led H-F, 30-20, at halftime, but the Vikings quickly rallied behind the shooting of guard Jeffrey Boyd, who scored 11 of his game-high 21 points in the third quarter, H-F took a 41-40 lead with 42 seconds left in the quarter before five straight points by Central’s Taquan Sims put the Steelmen ahead, 45-41, heading into the fourth quarter.

The Vikings took a 52-47 lead with 4 minutes to play

in the fourth quarter, only to see Central rally to take a 5352 lead with 2:09 remaining.

H-F missed two one-and-one free throws in the last 40 seconds that would have salted the game away. Grubbs hit one of two free throws to tie the game with 15 seconds to go. Boyd missed a 3-point shot with 5 seconds left, and the score was tied at 54 at the end of regulation.

“Coming off Thanksgiving with what we did and having that week off, the kids were kind of chomping at the bit to carry it on. Coach (Brian) Koehne had a great game plan for what they do, and we held them to 20 points in the first half,” Central coach Jeff

Corcoran said.

“But you can’t give up 43 points in the second half and expect to get the W. But it’s a credit to our kids that they battled through that. We were able to battle back, get it to overtime and squeak one out.”

The Steelmen won the WJOL Thanksgiving Classic last week, and H-F captured the Chicago Heights Classic at Marian Catholic.

Central’s coaching staff had Grubbs guard Boyd in the fourth quarter, and he held Boyd scoreless.

“We pride ourselves on our defense, and I wanted to show everyone that I’m a good defensive player as well as a good offensive player,”

Grubbs said.

Treveon Ward scored 18 points, eight of which were free throws, while Malik Fuller added 12 points for the Steelmen.

“Jose was up with us last year, and he was trying to find his niche with us,” Corcoran said. “This year, he’s trying to be a leader and get guys in the right spot. When he’s on the floor, his motor is always going. He just doesn’t stop, and he is a very coachable kid.

“Treveon is one of those guys that just constantly battles, and you don’t know what you’re going to get from him.

He just works hard at both ends, and tonight he knocked down his free throws for us.”

BOYS BASKETBALL: JOLIET CATHOLIC 51, AURORA CENTRAL CATHOLIC 26

JCA goes 4-0 as it captures tournament title

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com AURORA – Joe Gura is a coach who always finds the positives in any situation.

So it should come as no surprise that the veteran mentor is excited about what his Joliet Catholic Academy basketball team might be able to accomplish this season.

With several key performers back from last year’s successful squad and some talented new faces joining them, the Hilltoppers have the potential to do even bigger and better things.

JCA kicked things off in a good fashion last week when it claimed wins in all four of its games, as well as championship honors, at Aurora Christian’s Wilkie Tournament.

The Hilltoppers wrapped up their part of the competition Friday by capturing a 51-26 victory over Aurora Central Catholic at Davidson gym.

While most area squads got underway last week, Gura opted to take part in this event, and he’s pleased with the results.

“The extra week of practice allowed my football guys to actually become basketball players,” Gura said. “Luke Mander and H.D. (Harold Davis) would not have played this way a week and a half ago. Our three weeks of practice have been outstanding, but this week me that we have a team. We talk and play together, and the first thing for us is defense.

“We played great defense in all four games. Aurora Christian has weapons, and that was a heck of a game, but our defense stifled those weapons, and that was the key in this game. We’re seven or eight deep this year, not three or four deep. What a world of difference from our first couple of years with this program.

“I’ve learned three things this week. One, we play together pretty good; two, we play pretty good defense – and we can play different defenses – and that’s a change that we’ve slowly been building to; and three, we have a lot of weapons on offense, and a lot of times we look magnificent passing the ball and getting good looks, but also that we

“We’re seven or eight deep this year, not three or four deep. What a world of difference from our first couple of years with this program.”

Joe Gura Joliet Catholic boys basketball coach sputter at times.”

All of those elements were on display against the Chargers (1-2) as JCA not only played good defense and scored points in spurts but also struggled offensively at times.

Jalen Jackson collected nine points in the opening quarter to help his squad to a 14-5 lead after eight minutes.

He scored 11 of his game-high 16 points in the opening half.

“The only time that we played somewhat sloppy was the first half of the very first game,” Jackson said. “It was just first-game jitters. But other than that, we’ve been jelling really good, and our chemistry looks like it’s there.

We’re looking real good so far.

“Obviously, we didn’t expect to get the football players back this fast, but they’ve made the transition smooth-

ly. Everybody who played football came out and gave us minutes and did their thing.

There’s no individual egos on this team. Everyone is unselfish, and whoever is open is open, and we get them the ball. That’s how we work.”

Pete Ragen tossed in four of his seven points in the second quarter to help the Hilltoppers grab a 26-9 advantage at the break.

After ACC’s Kyle Czerak (nine points) hit a layup to open the second half, JCA went on an 8-0 run to take control for good. Jackson scored five of those points, while Harold Davis added the other three points and got two more later in the period for half of his 10 points.

The Hilltoppers took a 3819 lead into the final quarter, and the Chargers never got any closer than 17 points

back. Luke Mander did the same thing in the final quarter as Davis had done in the third when he collected five of his 10 points.

Jackson paced JCA during the tournament with an 18.0 scoring average and reached double figures in each contest. Davis scored 10 points or more three times while Donavan Finch, Jared Lenoir, Mander and Ragen all scored in double digits in one of the contests. That group helped the Hilltoppers outscore their opponents by a 61.8-to-41.5 margin.

“We came out a little sloppy in our first game, but that was to be expected,” Davis said. “But for the rest of the week, we picked it up and played well together, and our chemistry is getting better.

And our defense definitely picked up since the start of this week until now.

“We have a lot of good weapons on offense this year, and everybody is sharing and moving the ball around and scoring. We’ve got good chemistry and are good friends, so we’re all playing well together. And that’s helping us both on and off of the court.”

BOYS BASKETBALL: OSWEGO E. 56, PLAINFIELD E. 55

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Sluggish second quarter costly for Plainfield South

By KRISTIN SHARP ksharp@shawmedia.com OSWEGO – Despite a strong start by visiting Plainfield South, a sluggish second quarter proved costly for the Cougars in Friday’s Southwest Prairie Conference opener at Oswego.

The Panthers (5-0) went on a 10-2 run before halftime to pull ahead, and Oswego never let up in a 74-57 victory over the Cougars.

“You want to be prepared, and you want the guys mentally and physically ready to start the game, and obviously we were. I thought we were aggressive.

But then they put the press on us in the second quarter, and it kind of stalled us,” South coach Tim Boe said. “I think that’s the difference in the game.”

South opened the game with an early 12-10 lead on a basket by Jake Buchner (24 points) and Nick Welter (14 points) put up a 3-pointer to give the Cougars a 21-19 lead at the end of the first period. Buchner landed a 3-pointer early in the second quarter to make it 24-21, but Oswego start-

ed to gain momentum.

Oswego’s Jaylen Jones (20 points) hit the Panthers’ fifth 3-pointer of the night, and Malique Ross followed up with a steal and layup to put the Panthers ahead for good at 26-24.

Boe called three timeouts in the second quarter, but nothing would help the Cougars stop the Oswego run. Ross scored eight of his 25 points in that period as the Panthers took a 45-35 halftime lead.

“I keep looking back at the second quarter, and I wish we would have played better,” Boe said. “They’re good guards and probably the preseason favorite in conference. Malique Ross is as good as we’ll play all year, and he shot the lights out. ... I give all the credit to coach [Matt] Borrowman; he had his guys ready and they run their stuff good. They have a good program going here.”

Oswego established a 15-point lead to start the fourth before Buchner and Ryan Kelly combined for five points for a 59-49 score, but Ross scored the next nine for the Panthers.

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Oswego East junior Stephon Harris hit a 3-pointer with 20 seconds remaining to give the Wolves a 56-55 victory over the Bengals.

The Bengals still had an opportunity to win it. After a missed free throw by the Wolves with five seconds remaining, Jordan Reed dribbled the length of the court and made a pass to Elyjah Goss, but the pass just missed the mark.

“I saw Elyjah at the last minute coming hard down the right side,” Reed said. “I threw it, but it didn’t work out.”

After a sluggish first half that saw Plainfield East (1-4, 0-1) shoot 25 percent (7 of 28) and Oswego East (2-4, 1-0) hitting only 10 of 25 shots – giving the Wolves a 26-22 lead – the third quarter looked like an entirely different game.

The Bengals outscored the Wolves, 23-16, in the quarter to take a 45-42 lead heading to the fourth period.

“I challenged them at halftime,” Plainfield East coach Branden Adkins said. “We didn’t attack in that first half. Oswego (East) has a strong group with nice size, rebound well, and I think that bothered us some in that half. We started to settle for jump shots, and those were falling.”

Plainfield East made four 3-pointers in the third quarter and hit nine of their 16 shots. But the Wolves stayed in the game, going 7 of 14 from the field.

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Plainfield South senior Jake Buchner goes for a basket in the fourth quarter against Oswego junior Elijah Winston on Friday night at Oswego. Buchner had 24 points to lead the Cougars.

sive, finish and be confident in ourselves at halftime,” said Reed, who ended the night with 15 points. “We were a little jittery that first half, especially with the first home game and the big crowd.”

The Bengals never lost the lead in the fourth despite not making a field goal for the first seven minutes of the quarter. Reed finally connected with a minute remaining and made the free throw to take a 54-51 lead.

Goss, who scored 15 points while going 7 for 7 from the line and grabbing 10 rebounds, went 6 for 6 from the charity stripe in the fourth quarter before Reed’s basket.

Oswego East’s Trevor Ross, who finished with 18 points and seven rebounds, hit a basket with 40 seconds left to get his team to within one point at 54-53.

Then, with 30 seconds left, Reed hit the front end of a oneand-one to put his team up, 55-53, before Harris hit his 3-pointer.

“Getting to the free throw line and knocking them down was a big plus for us tonight,” Adkins said. “We are taking a lot of positives from this. We have been getting better in every game. This conference [Southwest Prairie] has a lot of new faces.

“Oswego and Minooka have the most experience, but I can see most of the conference games going back and forth like this one tonight. I really don’t see anyone running away with it; it’s going to be a good, competitive conference.”

The Bengals hit 16 of 19 free throws for the game, but after that hot third quarter, they were only 1 of 12 from the field in the fourth quarter.

Harris ended the night adding 14 points and grabbing six rebounds for the Wolves.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: LINCOLN-WAY WEST 66, LINCOLN-WAY CENTRAL 49

Warriors use big 1st quarter to beat Knights

By DRAKE SKLEBA Shaw Media Correspondent NEW LENOX – On Thursday, Lincoln-Way West’s girls basketball team lost, 53-43, to Lincoln-Way North in a SouthWest Suburban Red showdown. The Warriors, who went 25-2 last season, don’t like to lose to the Phoenix, with whom they shared the SWSC Red title.

On Saturday, in the second edition of the Battle of New Lenox, West exploded out to a 21-2 lead after one quarter and rolled to a 66-49 SWSC Red victory over Lincoln-Way Central.

The Warriors were led by Courtney O’Donnell and Emily Atsinger. O’Donnell scored 20 points, hauled in eight rebounds and blocked three shots while, Atsinger added 19 points, four rebounds and three assists.

“After Thursday’s loss at North, I was really concerned about how we would come out today,” Warriors coach Ryan White said. “I was very happy to see us explode to the huge first-quarter lead. We played very well today, with our leaders, Courtney and Emily, having fine games.”

O’Donnell had six first-quarter points while Atsinger added five, as the Warriors did not allow the Knights to make a basket in the opening quarter. Kaitlyn Mathews (six points, three steals), chipped in with two 3-pointers in that quarter.

“We were really fired up after the loss to North on Thursday,” O’Donnell said, “We really ran our offense to perfection today. It was a great team win.”

“We wanted to come out on fire today, which we accomplished,” Atsinger said. “We played great defense, stealing and turning over Central, on numerous occasions.”

Central scored 21 second-quarter points to close out the half within 34-23. Knight freshman Grace Curran scored eight of her career/game-high 21 points in the quarter.

With 5:36 left in the third quarter, Colleen Barrett (10 points, five rebounds, three assists) stole the ball and scored to pull the Knights to within 36-27. But Warrior freshman

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Lincoln-Way West’s Tara Hastings goes up for a layup during the first half Saturday at Central as Lincoln-Way Central’s Grace Curran (left) and Rachel Dohm (right) try to defend. Hastings had 12 points for the Warriors in the 66-49 victory.

“Tara and I have played with and against each other on traveling teams, through our careers. I am looking forward to the many upcoming battles we will have in the next four years.”

Grace Curran Lincoln-Way Central freshman basketball player

Lincoln-Way Central’s Grace Curran shoots a 3-pointer against Lincoln-Way West during the first half Saturday at Central. Curran had a Tara Hastings (12 points, three career/game-high 21 points.

3-pointers) followed Barrett’s hoop with a long 3-pointer.

With 4:14 to go in the quarter, Atsinger made an old-fashioned three-point-play for a 42-27 lead. Then with 3:53 left, Hastings struck again with a 3-pointer for a 45-27 Warrior lead.

“I really enjoy playing on the varsity,” Hastings said. “I

feel very comfortable with the ball, and I love to shoot.”

West’s Stephanie Athanasoulis (seven points, three rebounds, two assists), hit two long-range bombs to give the Warriors their largest lead at 55-32. Curran scored the last five Knight points of the third quarter to pull Central to with-

in 55-37.

“We never could recover from their big first quarter,” Curran said. “ I love playing with the varsity, and we are a real team. I was very proud of our comeback in the third quarter, and then Tara (Hastings) hit her big 3-pointers – that ended our chances. Tara

and I have played with and against each other on traveling teams, through our careers.

I am looking forward to the many upcoming battles we will have in the next four years.”

West improves to 6-1 overall and 1-1 in the SWSC Red. On Nov. 23, the Warriors defeated the Knights, 57-48, in an opening-round game in the 2015 Knights Thanksgiving Tournament. West went on to win the tournament championship.

“Tara has been great for us all season,” White added. “She hit some huge shots today to help us win.”

Central’s Rebecca Gorman chipped in with 14 points and hauled down seven rebounds.

The Knights fell to 3-4 and 1-1 in the SWSC Red. “The first quarter, we just could not recover from that,” Central coach Chris Fetherling said. “Grace is a special player for us. She has a great work ethic and is a pleasure to coach.

Rebecca had a good game for us, and Colleen played well.”

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Joliet West bowlers win Grind Fest title

By JEFF DE GRAW Shaw Media Correspondent JOLIET – Don’t be deceived when you read the results of the Grind Fest girls bowling tournament Saturday hosted

by Joliet West at Town & Country Lanes.

The lane setup and format were different from a typical bowling invitational. The lanes had an oil pattern that was set to match a collegiate tournament; and after three regular games in the morning session, the afternoon consisted of eight Baker games.

“This is more of a college exposure type of tournament,” Joliet West coach Jeff Bailey said. “Girls with aspirations to bowl in college see what the lanes are like – it’s different.

“Justin McNally of Joliet Central started this about six years ago, and it continues to grow. I really like the afternoon session with the Baker games because it’s team bowling. Spares are the name of the game today – hence the name

‘Grind Fest.’ ” The Tigers won the 15team tournament with a total of 3,945. Lincoln-Way West placed second (3,829), followed

by Plainfield South (3,769). Romeoville took sixth (3,490), followed by Plainfield East (3,270) in seventh and Joliet Central finished 12th (2,664).

“It’s always nice to win your own tournament,” Bailey said. “But it’s also just a step in the process of a long season.”

Joliet West’s Taylor Bailey won the morning session three-game individual title with a 683 series. She also took the high-game award, posting a 288 in the first game.

“I practiced on these lanes on Friday,” Taylor Bailey said.

“But to roll a 288 in the first game was unexpected, but fun.

It really relaxed me. Our team works really well together, we help each other, have experience, so I feel really good about the season.”

Plainfield South’s Paige Kwiatkowski finished second overall with a 620 series.

“I practiced on these lanes on Friday. But to roll a 288 in the first game was unexpected, but fun. It really relaxed me. Our team works really well together, we help each other, have experience, so I feel really good about the season.”

Taylor Bailey Joliet West girls bowler “This was a hard setup, but I plan to bowl in college, so this was a great experience,” Kwiatkowski said. “Our team is really bowling well together, and it is a fun group.”

“We are jelling pretty well this season,” South coach Dave Raila said. “We have four returnees from last year with experience, and the season has started well.”

Pacing runner-up Lincoln-Way West was Jessie Schram, who placed third overall with a 568.

“I started off slow, but my coach helped me with adjustments,” Schram said. “I really

like the setup because it prepares you for what bowling at the next level will be like.”

Warriors coach Scott Jablonski likes where his team is at right now.

“A lot of experience back, we are settling in and shaking off the rust. We are grinding early, but I like where we are at this point,” Jablonski said.

Romeoville had the fourth and fifth individuals, Erin Cosner (530) and Abby Wallace (525).

“With the setup today, spare shooting is the objective,” Romeoville coach Mike Eccleston said. “Both shots, the first and

second, are important, but you must pick up the spares. We are bowling well at this part of the season. Last week at the Plainfield invitational, we finished the best we ever have.”

Plainfield East had the eighth-place finisher in Kristin Ruzicka, rolling a 502 series.

“We are a much-improved team this season,” Bengals coach Bob Nelson said. “We are really stressing the spares and consistency in our bowling this year. It’s still early, but we want to be noticed this year because our conference and area are so good in this sport.”

Amber Bailey of Joliet Central led the Steelman with a 34th-place finish.

“We are starting off well,” Central coach Tammie Terry said. “I’m very excited about this program. We had the biggest turnout for tryouts that we have ever had. The girls are enthusiastic, work hard, and I’m very hopeful for this season and the future of our program.”

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Brawner-Henley reaches two milestones in win SUBMITTED REPORTS

22 points and seven rebounds while Cam Gavin chipped in with 19 points and five assists for the host Warriors (1-3, 0-1) in Friday’s SWSC Red opener.

Families of Faith Christian 71, Grace Christian 54: Amari Morgan scored 24 points and had 11 rebounds while Jaylin Barnes added 21 points for Faith Christian (6-1, 2-1).

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Lewis; Mariyah Brawner-Henley collected her 1,000th career rebound and 1,500th career point on Saturday to help the No. 7 Flyers (8-1, 2-0) capture a 67-51 Great Lakes Valley Conference victory. She finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Jessica Kelliher had 26 points and 11 rebounds for GIRLS BASKETBALL the Flyers had a 41-21 reboundJoliet Central 59, Stagg 35: ing advantage.

Monica Barefield (17 points), Morgan Jones (12 points) and BOYS BASKETBALL Ashley Hare (11 points) paced Thornwood 57, Lincoln-Way the Steelmen (3-4, 1-0) in FriCentral 53 (OT): The Thunder- day’s SWSC Blue home game. birds outscored the Knights Joliet West 43, Providence (3-1, 0-1), 4-0, in overtime in 42: The Tigers captured their Friday’s SWSC Red opener. second win behind the play of Central was led by Jarret Gma- Sarah Gersch, Raven Reed and zel (19 points, five 3-pointers), Madi Mulder on Thursday.

Isaiah Malone (14 points) and Plainfield North 49, MinooMitch Kwasigroch (10 points). ka 41: Savannah Johnson (15 Thornton 62, Lincoln-Way points) and Brooklyn BachWest 55: Marco Pettinato had mann (10 points) led the Indi-

ans (3-3, 1-1) in Friday’s SPC game.

Families of Faith Christian 54, Grace Christian 40: Destiny Villalejo scored 32 points for Faith Christian (3-1, 2-0).

Westmont 49, Reed-Custer 43:

Kenna Wilkey scored 20 points and added nine rebounds for the Comets (2-5, 1-1) in Thursday’s Interstate Eight game.

WRESTLING

Lincoln-Way West goes 3-0:

The Warriors won, 55-6, over Downers Grove North, 59-9 over Geneva and 71-0 over Round Lake as Chris Kennedy (106) and Gehrig Simon (126) each went 3-0 in Saturday’s home quad.

Lockport 38, Joliet West 37:

The host Porters received pins from Brendan Ramsey (132), Shayne Oster (152), Chandler Prozek (160) and Yousif Salah (182) and a win by technical fall from Abdullah Assaf

(126), while the Tigers got pins from Austin Poch (120), Roman Johnson (138), Ben Mahn (170), Brian Epps (195) and Will Spruell (220) and an overtime win from Jonathon Pullen (145) in Thursday’s SWSC Blue meet.

Morris goes 1-2: C o d y Baldridge (182) and Brandon Hall (285) each went 2-0 as Morris claimed a victory at the Riverside-Brookfield quad.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Saturday’s GLVC road game.

Max Strus led Lewis with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Miles Simelton had 13 points and Kyle Nelson added 12 points and seven rebounds.

In Thursday’s 99-80 GLVC win at Saint Joseph’s, Strus had 20 points and nine rebounds. Capel Henshaw had 17 points, Brad Foster scored 16 points, Simelton had 16 points and seven assists, and Delaney Blaylock added 15 points, six rebounds and five assists.

(9-1), who were led by Kiwane Crowder (24 points), Pat Kenny (14 points), Robbie Brooks (14 points), Darius Wells (12 points, nine assists) and Matt Hund (11 points, seven rebounds).

Indianapolis 84, Lewis 70: The Flyers (6-2, 1-1) saw their fourgame win streak snapped in

Charnelle Reed scored 22 points and had eight rebounds, Alexis Brown had 21 points, six rebounds and four assists, and Jordan Giddings added 10 points and nine rebounds for the No. 13 Saints (9-0, 4-0) in Saturday’s Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference road win.

Joliet Junior College 84, Morton 73: Five players scored in WOMEN’S BASKETBALL double figures for the Wolves St. Francis 80, Judson 50:

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: BOWLING GREEN 34, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 14

Bowling Green defeats NIU for conference championship

By JESSE SEVERSON jseverson@shawmedia.com

DETROIT – Round 3 goes to Bowling Green.

Like a pair of heavyweight champions battling for the third time in as many years, the Falcons built an early lead in a 34-14 victory while the Northern Illinois offense failed to pack much of a punch until it was too late in the Mid-American Conference Championship on Friday night at Ford Field in Detroit.

“You give BG a lot of credit, they played a whale of a ballgame,” Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey said. “Really, got us in all three phases – offense, defense, special teams.”

Bowling Green has now won two of the three consecutive MAC Championship games played between the two – the Falcons also won 47-27 in 2013.

Northern Illinois won 51-17 in last season’s MAC Championship, setting the game’s record for most points scored in a game.

On Friday, the Huskie offense – which finished with four turnovers – struggled mightily through two and a half quarters. True freshman quarterback Tommy Fiedler, taking over as the starter because of injuries to Northern Illinois’

top three quarterbacks, went 12 for 28 with 152 yards, three second-half interceptions and a 32yard touchdown pass to senior tight end Desroy Maxwell in the third quarter. Fiedler looked more comfortable in the final two quarters after he went 4 for 9 with 19 yards in the first half.

“Offensively, I don’t think we ever established the run,” Carey said. “We thought (Tommy) played well, but probably some inexperience on some of those throws. We knew they’d stack the box and they did sometimes and sometimes they didn’t.”

The Huskies trailed, 28-0, at halftime, making it the only half they have been shut out this season.

Overall, the Huskies (8-5 overall, 6-2 in MAC West) finished with 259 yards of total offense, while Bowling Green (10-3 overall, 7-1 in MAC East) racked up 501. It’s the first time Northern Illinois has lost five or more games in a season since 2009.

Northern Illinois sophomore cornerback Shawun Lurry had a 64-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the third quarter to make it 28-14 – his ninth pick of the season. It was the longest interception return in MAC Championship history.

The Huskies struggled to get

either of their running backs going; junior Joel Bouagnon finished with 14 carries for 57 yards and sophomore Jordan Huff had 23 yards on five carries.

“I thought our guys prepared really well and really tonight, I thought we made good adjustments,” Carey said. “At the end, we didn’t play well enough and I don’t think we coached well enough. It starts with me and trickles down to everybody else.”

It was a sour end of conference play for a highly decorated group of Northern Illinois seniors. The Huskies were playing in their sixth consecutive conference title game, with five seniors – Maxwell, offensive linemen Andrew Ness and Aidan Conlon, cornerback Paris Logan and defensive end Perez Ford – playing in their fourth.

“It’s a good thing, but I would have liked to win,” Maxwell said.

Senior linebacker Boomer Mays, playing in his third MAC title game, finished with a teamhigh 16 tackles.

Bowling Green quarterback Matt Johnson, the conference’s offensive player of the year, went 25 for 37 with 235 yards and broke the conference record for most passing yards (4,700) and passing touchdowns (43) in a season.

TEXAS 23, NO. 12 BAYLOR 17: In Waco, Texas,

Tyrone Swoopes threw for 151 yards and a touch-

NO. 17 HOUSTON 24, NO. 20 TEMPLE 13: In Houston

Texas, Greg Ward Jr. ran for 148 yards and two touchdowns and Houston beat Temple in the inaugural American Athletic Conference championship game.

The victory makes Houston the Group of Five representative, earning the Cougars a trip to either the Peach Bowl or Fiesta Bowl. Firstyear coach Tom Herman helped the Cougars (12-1) to their second 12-win season and first since they went 13-1 in 2011 under former coach Kevin Sumlin and quarterback Case Keenum.

Houston jumped to a 17-0 lead with the help of two Temple turnovers, one capped by Ward’s 47-yard touchdown run.

Temple’s P.J. Walker threw for 287 yards with a touchdown and interception, and Robby Anderson had 150 yards receiving.

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ATLANTA – Alabama locked up another trip to the College Football Playoff.

In all likelihood, Derrick Henry clinched the Heisman Trophy, too.

Henry ran for 189 bruising yards and the No. 2 Crimson Tide wore down No. 18 Florida with a dominating defensive performance, beating the Gators, 29-15, in the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday.

Alabama (12-1, No. 2 CFP) held the Gators to 3 yards of offense in the second and third quarters, assuring itself of a spot in the semifinals at either the Cotton or Orange Bowl on New Year’s Eve. Florida briefly grabbed a 7-2 lead on Antonio Callaway’s 85-yard punt return for a touchdown early in the second quarter.

Alabama dominated from there.

Henry came into the game as a Heisman favorite and certainly did nothing to hurt his chances, with a staggering 44 carries against one of the nation’s top defenses to earn MVP honors. He put Alabama ahead to stay on a 2-yard run late in the first half, and looked as fresh at the end of the game as he did at the beginning, carrying the ball right to the final seconds.

Henry tied the SEC record for touchdowns in a season with 23 and eclipsed Herschel Walker’s 34-year-old conference mark for yards rushing in a season with 1,986 with at least one more game left.

down and ran for a score in his first Texas start since the opener to help the Longhorns eliminate Baylor from Sugar Bowl contention.

Texas (4-7, 4-5 Big 12) handed Baylor (9-3, 6-3 Big 12) its third loss in four games in the game marred by an early bench-clearing scuffle.

Baylor was in line to be the Big 12’s representative in the Sugar Bowl, with the expectation that conference champion Oklahoma will get into the College Football Playoff.

Johnny Jefferson ran for 158 yards for Baylor and had enough yards to convert a fourth-and-4 with 2:31 left before he fumbled. The Bears got one more chance, but Jefferson’s last-ditch pass was incomplete.

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Northern Illinois running back Joel Bouagnon rushes during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship Friday against Bowling Green, in Detroit.

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Favored Bears must come through vs. 49ers The 2015 season has been one of new challenges every week for the Bears, the majority of which they’ve faced with surprising success. This Sunday with the 49ers coming to town will be no different, but Bears fans will be disappointed if this one ends with a surprise.

After playing the underdog role in 11 straight games, the Bears are favored Sunday for the first time.

What’s happened to San Francisco? All it is missing since last season is Jim Harbaugh, Justin Smith, Patrick Willis, Aldon Smith, Chris Borland, Frank Gore, Colin Kaepernick, Vernon Davis, Mike Iupati and Anthony Davis for starters.

Take that kind of talent from an 8-8 team and what’s left is the NFL’s 32nd-ranked offense and 29th-ranked defense.

San Francisco is only slightly weaker running the football – 20th – than it is throwing it, where the 49ers rank 30th. On defense, they are almost equally bad against the run – 25th – as they are against the pass, 28th.

There are too little big plays and the special teams aren’t very special, leaving the 49ers dead last in the NFL in scoring, 21st in points allowed and 0-5 on the road this year.

This is a game the Bears can’t lose if they’re in any way serious about the playoffs. But if they think it’s a laydown or get caught reading their own press clippings, San Francisco can burn them.

As bad as they sound so far, the 49ers actually are 3-3 at home, including a dominant win over the Vikings in Week 1, and just last Sunday they took the 9-2 Cardinals to the wire in Arizona before succumbing, 19-13.

The challenge for the Bears’ defense will be a somewhat resurgent Blaine Gabbert at quarterback – 25 for 36, 318 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT last week vs. Cardinals – with a 91.0 passer rating in three starts throwing to Anquan Boldin, Torrey Smith and Vance McDonald, who has

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ILLINOIS 80, WESTERN CAROLINA 68

Finke, Nunn lead Illinois past Western Carolina

By DAVID MERCER The Associated Press

taken over for Davis at tight end.

San Francisco would prefer to focus on its ground game, but Carlos Hyde has missed the past four games with a fracture in his foot and is out Sunday, and Reggie Bush is on injured reserve.

The running game will feature former Bears thirdstring running back Shaun Draughn running behind a rebuilt offensive line that has struggled all season.

Plug in that the Bears’ defense has allowed more than one touchdown once in its past five games, and the Niners have averaged 10.4 points a game in their past five, and you realize the only way the Bears are likely to lose this match is with penalties and various other unforced errors and mistakes.

Although the San Francisco defense is struggling, LBs Navorro Bowman, Ahmad Brooks, Aaron Lynch, DE Glenn Dorsey, NT Ian Williams and S Eric Reid all are players who still can beat you.

Fortunately for the Bears and their fans, the most exciting part of this matchup is it looks like Jay Cutler will have all of his main weapons – Matt Forte, Jeremy Langford, Alshon Jeffery and Martellus Bennett – at or near 100 percent on the field together for the first time this year.

The key matchup here will be whether or not the Bears’ offensive line can handle the blitzing of Lynch, Brooks and Bowman and their 12½ combined sacks.

This is a game the Bears should win, and must win if we are to believe most of what they’ve been selling in recent weeks. Style points will matter if they can’t do it in impressive fashion.

• Chicago Football editor Hub Arkush can be reached at harkush@chicagofootball. com or on Twitter @Hub_ Arkush.

CHAMPAIGN – Kendrick Nunn scored 27 points and Michael Finke added 24 to help Illinois survive Western Carolina Saturday, 80-68.

Illinois (4-5) pulled away late. But the game was tied as late as the 7:58 mark in the second half when Elijah Pughsley hit a 3-pointer to make the score 59-59.

But Illinois answered with a pair of baskets by Nunn. The second was a powerful dunk that gave Illinois a 63-59 edge with 7:18 left. Western Carolina never got any closer.

While Finke, a freshman, and Nunn both had career highs for Illinois, their teammates were quiet. The rest of the Illini combined for 29 points.

Mike Brown led Western Carolina (3-5) with 23 points.

Pughsley finished with 15, all on 3-pointers. He was 5 of 10 from behind the arc.

The game was sloppy.

Western Carolina turned the ball over 19 times and the Illini 16.

And after coming off a loss Wednesday to Notre Dame, Saturday’s game was too close for comfort much of the afternoon for Illinois.

Early in the second half, Western Carolina used an 11-0 run to turn what had been a comfortable lead for Illinois into a tie game.

Jaylon Tate fouled Justin Browning with 12:39 to play.

Browning sank both free throws, and the State Farm Center grew uncomfortably quiet with the game tied 5050.

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colm Hill, who sat on the bench for the opening seven minutes of the second half, ended the run and put the Illini back up by two.

But after the Illini stretched their lead to seven at 57-50, Western Carolina came right back, finally tying it again on Pughsley’s 3.

Nunn is typically a starter but came off the bench Saturday.

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Illinois: Illinois’ trouble defending the 3-pointer was apparent again Saturday.

Notre Dame was 10 of 20 from 3-point range in Illinois’ 84-79 loss to the Fighting Irish on Wednesday. The Catamounts, who came into the game hitting just 29.5 percent of their 3-pointers, were 11-24 on Saturday for 45.8 percent.

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NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Saturday’s Results Winnipeg 2, Washington 1, OT Los Angeles 5, Pittsburgh 3 Ottawa 3, N.Y. Islanders 2, OT Detroit 5, Nashville 4, OT Carolina 3, Montreal 2 Toronto 4, St. Louis 1 Columbus 4, Philadelphia 1 Colorado at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Boston at Vancouver (n) Tampa Bay at San Jose (n) Sunday’s Games Winnipeg at Blackhawks, 4 p.m.

Arizona at Carolina, 4 p.m.

Florida at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Ottawa at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Anaheim, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.

Batum’s 24 lift Hornets over Bulls

By SARAH TROTTO The Associated Press CHICAGO – Nicolas Batum scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Bulls, 102-96, on Saturday night.

Cody Zeller and Kemba Walker had 17 points apiece for the Hornets, who played their first road game since Nov. 17 in New York. Spencer Hawes added 14 points and Batum also grabbed 11 rebounds.

Jimmy Butler scored 25 points and Derrick Rose had 19 for the Bulls, who fell to 7-2 at the United Center.

Batum hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer and was fouled with 5 minutes left but missed the free throw. Butler went to the line after he was fouled on a 3-point attempt and made all three free throws before Batum made another 3 for a 94-91 lead.

The Bulls and Charlotte were tied at 94 before Zeller made two free throws and Walker hit a jumper with 28.9 seconds remaining. Butler turned the ball over on a bad pass with 24.9 seconds left, and Walker and Batum combined to make four free throws as Charlotte pulled away.

Both teams shot 41.6 percent from the field.

The Bulls had the rebounding edge at 52-50. The Bulls were leading the league in opponent fieldgoal percentage at 40.9 percent coming into the day.

Pau Gasol scored 13 points for the Bulls in his 1,000th career regular-season game. The center posted season highs of 26 points and 19 rebounds against Denver in his previous game.

Rose shot 8 for 17 from the field after coming into the game with 34.3 shooting percentage.

The Bulls had won seven of nine.

Charlotte led 52-50 at halftime. Walker scored nine points, all in the first quarter. The Hornets shot 46.7 percent from the field to the Bulls’ 43.8 percent. Rose had 10 points for the Bulls while Butler had nine on 4-of-11 shooting.

The Hornets routed the Bulls 130-105 in their

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Bulls guard Jimmy Butler is guarded by Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Hairston during the first half Saturday at the United Center. first meeting of the season on Nov. 3, but the Bulls took the second matchup 102-97 on Nov. 13.

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Bulls: F Nikola Mirotic passed league concussion protocols and returned to the starting lineup after suffering a concussion and facial laceration Wednesday against Denver. . G Kirk Hinrich (left hip pointer) returned to action after missing two games. . Rose entered with six 3-pointers this season. He hit a season-high three against Charlotte. ... Doug McDermott scored 13 points.

PA 194 238 264 315 PA 267 273 274 261 PA 205 234 279 339 PA 229 222 230 271

AMERICAN CONFERENCE North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 9 2 0 .818 297 193 Pittsburgh 6 5 0 .545 266 230 Baltimore 4 7 0 .364 259 276 Cleveland 2 9 0 .182 213 310 East W L T Pct PF PA New England 10 1 0 .909 347 212 N.Y. Jets 6 5 0 .545 272 228 Buffalo 5 6 0 .455 266 257 Miami 4 7 0 .364 225 287 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 6 5 0 .545 249 260 Houston 6 5 0 .545 232 234 Jacksonville 4 7 0 .364 236 299 Tennessee 2 9 0 .182 203 257 West W L T Pct PF PA Denver 9 2 0 .818 252 207 Kansas City 6 5 0 .545 287 220 Oakland 5 6 0 .455 264 280 San Diego 3 8 0 .273 244 307 Thursday’s Result Green Bay 27, Detroit 23 Sunday, Dec. 6, Games San Francisco at Bears, noon Arizona at St. Louis, noon Seattle at Minnesota, noon Jacksonville at Tennessee, noon N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants, noon Atlanta at Tampa Bay, noon Houston at Buffalo, noon Baltimore at Miami, noon Cincinnati at Cleveland, noon Denver at San Diego, 3:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

Carolina at New Orleans, 3:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at New England, 3:25 p.m.

Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 7 Game Dallas at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

WHAT TO WATCH SUNDAY Pro football San Francisco at Bears, noon, FOX Denver at San Diego, 3:05 p.m., CBS Carolina at New Orleans, 3:25 p.m., FOX Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, 6:20 p.m., NBC College football College Football Playoff, Selection Day special, 11 a.m., ESPN Bowl Selection Show, 3 p.m., ESPNU Men’s basketball St. Francis Brooklyn at St. John’s, 10 a.m., FS1 VCU vs. Florida St., 1 p.m., ESPNU San Diego vs. San Diego St., at Petco Park, 5 p.m., FSN Davidson at North Carolina, 5 p.m., ESPNU

Vanderbilt at Baylor, 7 p.m., ESPNU Women’s basketball Ohio St. at Cincinnati, noon, CBSSN Duke at South Carolina, 1 p.m., ESPN2 Virginia Tech at Tennessee, 1 p.m., SEC Penn St. at South Florida, 2 p.m., CBSSN Michigan at Princeton, 3 p.m., ESPN2 Skiing Audi Birds of Prey, Men’s Giant Slalom, 4 p.m., NBC Golf Asian Tour, Ho Tram Open, final round, midnight, TGC European PGA Tour, Nedbank Golf Challenge, final round, 3 a.m., TGC PGA Tour, Hero World Challenge, final round, 11 a.m., TGC; 1 p.m., NBC

Ladies European Tour, Kowa Queens Cup, final day of match play (singles), 1 p.m., TGC (same-day taped) Men’s hockey Connecticut at UMass-Lowell, noon, CSN Soccer Bundesliga, SV Werder Bremen at VfB Stuttgart, 8:20 a.m., FS2 Premier League, Liverpool at Newcastle United, 9:55 a.m., NBCSN Bundesliga, SV Darmstadt 98 at Eintracht Frankfurt, 10:30 a.m., FS2 2015 MLS Cup, Portland at Columbus, 3 p.m., ESPN Women’s, international friendly, United States vs. Trinidad and Tobago, 7 p.m., FS1

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NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 27 20 5 2 42 93 70 St. Louis 27 15 8 4 34 68 67 Nashville 26 13 8 5 31 69 69 Minnesota 24 13 7 4 30 66 62 Blackhawks 26 13 9 4 30 71 68 Winnipeg 27 13 12 2 28 75 82 Colorado 26 11 14 1 23 75 77 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 25 16 8 1 33 65 54 San Jose 25 14 11 0 28 67 64 Arizona 26 13 12 1 27 70 80 Vancouver 27 9 10 8 26 72 75 Anaheim 27 10 12 5 25 53 67 Calgary 26 10 14 2 22 65 94 Edmonton 27 10 15 2 22 67 80 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 28 19 6 3 41 94 63 Detroit 27 15 8 4 34 71 69 Ottawa 26 14 7 5 33 85 77 Florida 26 13 9 4 30 67 62 Boston 24 13 8 3 29 79 72 Tampa Bay 26 12 11 3 27 61 59 Buffalo 26 11 12 3 25 63 69 Toronto 27 9 13 5 23 61 74 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 25 18 5 2 38 79 55 N.Y. Rangers 27 17 7 3 37 76 57 N.Y. Islanders 28 15 8 5 35 78 67 Pittsburgh 25 14 9 2 30 60 60 New Jersey 26 13 10 3 29 65 64 Philadelphia 27 11 11 5 27 54 74 Columbus 28 11 16 1 23 66 81 Carolina 26 9 13 4 22 54 77

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NFL NATIONAL CONFERENCE North W L T Pct PF Minnesota 8 3 0 .727 231 Green Bay 8 4 0 .667 289 Bears 5 6 0 .455 231 Detroit 4 8 0 .333 253 East W L T Pct PF Washington 5 6 0 .455 241 N.Y. Giants 5 6 0 .455 287 Philadelphia 4 7 0 .364 243 Dallas 3 8 0 .273 204 South W L T Pct PF Carolina 11 0 0 1.000 332 Atlanta 6 5 0 .545 260 Tampa Bay 5 6 0 .455 248 New Orleans 4 7 0 .364 261 West W L T Pct PF Arizona 9 2 0 .818 355 Seattle 6 5 0 .545 267 St. Louis 4 7 0 .364 186 San Francisco 3 8 0 .273 152

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 12 6 .667 — Cleveland 13 7 .650 — Bulls 11 6 .647 ½ Detroit 11 9 .550 2 Milwaukee 8 13 .381 5½ Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 12 9 .571 — Boston 11 9 .550 ½ New York 10 11 .476 2 Brooklyn 5 14 .263 6 Philadelphia 1 20 .048 11 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 12 6 .667 — Atlanta 13 9 .591 1 Charlotte 11 8 .579 1½ Orlando 11 8 .579 1½ Washington 8 9 .471 3½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 17 4 .810 — Memphis 11 9 .550 5½ Dallas 11 9 .550 5½ Houston 10 11 .476 7 New Orleans 5 15 .250 11½ Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 11 8 .579 — Utah 8 9 .471 2 Portland 9 12 .429 3 Minnesota 8 11 .421 3 Denver 8 13 .381 4 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 21 0 1.000 — L.A. Clippers 10 9 .526 10 Phoenix 8 12 .400 12½ Sacramento 7 14 .333 14 L.A. Lakers 3 16 .158 17 Saturday’s Results Charlotte 102, Bulls 96 Denver 108, Philadelphia 105 Golden State 112, Toronto 109 Portland 109, Minnesota 103 Houston 120, Sacramento 113 Miami 99, Cleveland 84 San Antonio 108, Boston 105 Milwaukee 106, New York 91 Indiana at Utah (n) Orlando at L.A. Clippers (n) Sunday’s Games Phoenix at Memphis, 2:30 p.m.

Golden State at Brooklyn, 5 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Detroit, 5 p.m.

Dallas at Washington, 5 p.m.

Sacramento at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

HORNETS 102, BULLS 96

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Santa’s Helpers are busy like elves all year

How to help To donate material or money, to join or to offer permanent space for Santa’s Helpers to meet, call Edna Beal at 815-838-0588, Mary Shelton at 815-838-7332 or Cecile Brown at 815-351-7162.

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RAIDWOOD – Edna Beal of Lockport was enjoying a restaurant meal with a friend when she noticed a woman with a walker.

Immediately Beal, 78, presented her with a handmade walker pocket simply because the woman didn’t have one.

Beal said the woman wanted to pay her for it, but Beal, a member of the Santa’s Helper’s group that made the pocket, refused.

“We won’t take money for them,” Beal said of the items Santa’s Helpers make.

“I mean, if they want to send a donation to Santa’s Helpers some time, that’s fine, but when we give them out, we don’t take money for them.”

Santa’s Helpers is a group of 17 women – the three youngest were born in 1946 – who meet weekly at ReedCuster Intermediate School to sew lap throws, bibs and walker pockets to distribute to anyone or any place that expresses a need for them.

That includes 13 nursing homes, churches, shut-ins, veteran groups and hospice patients.

“We have a little assembly line going,” said Mary Shelton of Homer Glen, who joined in 2004 after her husband died. “We deliver to as many nursing homes as we can twice a year. That’s a lot of sewing.”

The group may need a new home once the new school building is constructed, Beal said. Santa’s Helpers requires a permanent location for its sewing equipment, but the new building might not have sufficient room, Beal added.

Beal, the unofficial leader of the group, said Jessie Berg

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ABOVE: Members of Santa’s Helpers cut, trim and fasten quilts Wednesday at Reed-Custer Intermediate School in Braidwood. LEFT: Martha Patterson, 94, of Braidwood co-founded Santa’s Helpers with Jessie Berg of Braidwood (deceased) in 1996. Patterson recently retired from attending group meetings, although she still occasionally helps from home.

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of Braidwood (deceased) and Martha Patterson of Braidwood began Santa’s Helpers in February 1996.

At its inception, Santa’s Helpers knitted, crocheted and sewed anything people might need: stuffed toys, T-shirts, stocking caps and scarves for schoolchildren, as well as lap throws for shutins, Beal said.

Joanne Cavanaugh, 74, of Braidwood, Berg’s daughter, said she joined Santa’s Helpers about 2005 after Berg developed Alzheimer’s disease and needed a ride to the

meetings.

Cavanaugh fell in love with the group and kept attending even after Berg died in 2010 at age 94.

“She embroidered and crocheted until a week before she died,” Cavanaugh said.

Continuing as a Santa’s Helper was very important to Berg, she added. “You saw a sparkle in her eye when it was time to go. She was very concerned about helping people, making sure they had things to keep them warm.”

Beal joined in September of 1996, after her friend Lillie Hanson of Lockport (deceased) saw a brief in The Herald-News that the helpers were seeking members.

Eventually, Santa’s Helpers concentrated on making items for nursing homes.

“They seemed to need it more,” Beal said.

Santa’s Helpers do the bulk of their gifting twice a year – Christmas and Easter.

So far for Christmas, Beal

said, Santa’s Helpers have made 150 lap throws, 132 bibs and 144 walker pockets.

The wherewithal comes from donations, either monetary or physical material.

“One of the ladies with Santa’s Helpers knows of a lady that passed away and she was a hoarder of fabric.

She had a house full of fabric,” Beal said. “We’ve been working on that now for two years.”

When Patterson’s husband James died last year, Santa’s Helpers received $640 in memorials. Patterson herself recently retired from Santa’s Helpers at age 94. Beal said Patterson worked from home the last couple of years, making all the towels the group sold to pay for batting.

“Her sewing room is her dining room table,” Beal said. “She had three sewing machines set up.”

When donations are low, Beal said Santa’s Helpers create products they can sell

• Rose Aschenbrener – Braidwood • Edna Beal – Lockport • Cecile Brown – Diamond • Joann Cavanaugh – Braidwood • Peggy Chapman – Channahon • Jan Ciarlette – Lockport • Sandy Coriell – Braidwood • Linda Hess – Plainfield • Darlene Kettman – Lockport • Roberta Kilpatrick – Braidwood • Jeanne McNeilly – Braidwood • Martha Patterson – Braidwood • Joan Reeves – Lockport • Annie Rochelle – Oak Lawn • Mary Shelton – Homer Glen • Maxine Smith – Homer Glen • Linda Westerberg – Custer Park at holiday craft shows: crocheted shoulder bags, plastic “scrubbies” for scouring pots, scarves, dishcloths and baby items.

“We went to the Godley Park District craft fair in November,” Beal said. “We made about $148 after expenses.”

Batting takes the biggest bite into funds. Beal said they buy five rolls at a time, which costs about $500 to $600. Each roll contains enough batting for 20 lap throws, Beal added.

But it’s so worthwhile to see smiles on faces of people happy to receive them, such as when she distributed 50 bibs to residents at one nursing home.

“Their faces lit up like it was Christmas,” Beal said.

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LISLE – Benedictine University is looking for students to join the new Jurica Scholars Program, a rigorous honors program for students majoring in the biological sciences.

Students who are accepted will explore scientific areas of interest in deeper and more meaningful ways through a course schedule and curriculum that is designed to engage gifted students through intense learning, research

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Holly Club members (from left) Deb Strahanoski, Rita Garbin, Tammy Paolucci, Lauri Marco Bank and Kim Roolf with one of the lantern centerpieces for the Holly Club Ball, set for Dec. 12 at the Joliet Country Club. The theme for this year’s fundraiser is “Light Up the Holidays.”

Holly Club to host annual ball on Dec. 12 in Joliet The HERALD–NEWS JOLIET – The Holly Club will host its annual ball on Dec. 12 at the Joliet Country Club, 1009 Spencer Road, Joliet.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are at 6:15 p.m. Dinner and dancing are 7:15 p.m.

Music is by High Society Orchestra. Tickets are $175 per person. Black tie is optional.

Valet parking is available.

Special raffle of 18k gold cultured pearl bracelet.

RSVP by Tuesday by calling Pam at 815-474-7554.

The 126-year-old Holly Club is marking 25 years of its Psychosocial Services program. Members organized it in 1990 to help first responders traumatized in their work after the Plainfield and Crest Hill tornado. It later grew to help parents and family members of rape victims.

In the past year, through the Family Counseling Center and Catholic Charities, members helped pay for more than 300 sessions of clients with a range of counseling needs.

Donate to Holly Club at P.O. Box 3169, Joliet, IL, 60434.

District 122 hosts senior citizen breakfast

and service opportunities. Incoming freshmen can apply to be accepted to the Jurica Scholars Program, which begins next fall. Prospective students should submit an application by Feb. 1.

For information on the Jurica Scholars Program, contact Robert McCarthy at 630829-6577 or rmccarthy@ben.edu, or Robin Pals Rylaarsdam at 630-829-6522 or rrylaarsdam@ ben.edu.

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More than 70 community seniors attended the annual Senior Citizen Breakfast sponsored by New Lenox District 122 on Nov. 18 at Martino Junior High School in New Lenox. In the welcome address, Superintendent Peggy Manville thanked the seniors for serving as role models to the district’s students. The Martino Jr. High Madrigals gave a holiday performance and members of the Martino Jr. High School National Jr. Honor Society served beverages and ran Bingo.

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Dave Stephens, who is in his ninth year as Plainfield Central High School athletic director, will take over as the school’s principal in 2016-17.

Plainfield Central athletic director will become principal in 2016-17 The HERALD-NEWS PLAINFIELD – Dave Stephens, who is in his ninth year as Plainfield Central High School’s athletic director, will take over as the school’s principal in 2016-17.

The District 202 Board of Education approved Stephens’ new role at its regular meeting on Nov. 23. Stephens will replace current Principal Bob Smith, who is retiring in June.

Superintendent Lane Abrell worked with Stephens when Abrell was Plainfield High School’s assistant principal and principal from 19952006.

Stephens has worked his entire education career in District 202. He started in 1987 teaching fifth grade at Central

Elementary School for nine years while also coaching football and basketball at (then) Plainfield High School.

He then taught fifth grade for five more years at Walker’s Grove Elementary School before moving to teach social studies at both Timber Ridge Middle School for two years, and social studies and Language Arts at Heritage Grove Middle School for three years.

Stephens came to PHSCC in 2005 as a social studies teacher and was named Athletic Director in 2007-08.

He won the prestigious Walter G. and Juanita F. Niehus Award last spring, which honors education professionals who show extraordinary commitment to district students, parents and employees.

D-157 students, staff, families help troops

Joliet Township High School announces November Students of the Month The HERALD-NEWS JOLIET – Joliet Central High School Students of the Month for November are Summer Day, Lions Club; Talia Franchini, Kiwanis Club; Jalen Jones, Rotary Club; and Chyna Vann, Exchange Club; and James Epting, NAACP. Joliet West High School Students of the Month for November are MacKenzie O’Connor, Lions Club; Thomas Purcell, Kiwanis Club; Allison Persicketti, Rotary Club; Isabel Lemus, Exchange Club; and Darnell Dail, NAACP. Joliet Township High School Students of the Month

Grand Prairie Elementary students Kyle Gess and Cullen Jorgensen stand with 77 packages (with 64 boxes going overseas and 13 boxes stateside) for the troops after they were ready to go to the post office. The program was organized by teachers Becky Cleveland for Grand Prairie Elementary, Tammy Szkolny for Chelsea Intermediate and Cheryl Donovan for Hickory Creek Middle School.

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Thomas Purcell (From left), Isabel Lemus, Allison Persicketti, MacKenzie O’Connor and Darnell Dail. are nominated based upon ability, academic performance character, citizenship, depend- and maturity.

River Valley School in Lemont works with Rotary Club to cultivate leadership skills in youth The HERALD-NEWS LEMONT – River Valley School has joined forces with the Lemont Rotary Club to initiate EarlyAct, a schoolwide service club for elementary students from ages 5 to 13. The mission and operation of EarlyAct closely are linked to the ideals of Rotary.

Each classroom teacher

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field resident coauthored an article entitled, “Cross-sectional Assessment of Safety Culture Perceptions and Safety Behavior in Collegiate Aviation Programs in the United States” in the summer edition of International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace.

For information, visit www.lewisu.edu .

nominated two exemplary students to participate in this organization.

The participants meet several times a month during the school day to sponsor service events and promote community service.

Currently, the WonderPhoto provided ful Winter Warmth Clothing Abby Nagel (from left), Brandon Drive to benefit local families Johnson, Stone TeSelle and Dan will run through Dec. 1.

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the John K. Lauber Award ROMEOVILLE – Randy for Aviation DeMik, Lewis University Safety at the professor of aviation and University transportation, was presentAviation Ased the Frank E. Sorenson sociation Fall Award at the annual Uni- Randy DeMik E d u c a t i o n versity Aviation AssociaConference. tion Conference in Salt Lake His published research foCity, Utah. cuses on aviation safety.

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Frankfort students experience the 1800s

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Students from Frankfort Square School read in a one-room schoolhouse from the 1800s. Frankfort Square third-graders went on a field trip to the Naper Settlement and learned about life in the 1800s. They visited a blacksmith, post office, log cabin, church and print shop as well as the school.

Students learn responsibility in contest

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Melanie Howard, 11, is flanked by Marta Keane, recycling program specialist and green business relations coordinator for the Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division, and Will County Executive Larry Walsh. Walsh presented Melanie her prize, a refurbished iPad 2, for winning this year’s America Recycles Day photo contest. Visit WillCountyGreen.com to learn more.

Eighth-graders learn about engineering at NFPA Challenge at Joliet Junior College The HERALD-NEWS

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Poster contest winners Kaiden Ryan, Sadie Santerelli and Kaylie LaBeau created Superhero posters supporting the Red Ribbon Week theme of the importance of taking responsibility for actions. Both Spiderman and Manhattan Jr. High believe that “with great power comes great responsibility.”

Fire department receives grant for gear

JOLIET – In November, eighth-grade students from middle schools across the area learned more about engineering and received real-world experience at the National Fluid Power Association’s Fluid Power Challenge, sponsored by Caterpillar Inc., at Joliet Junior College.

This year showed an increased number of female students participating.

Area middle schools in the

competition included: Aux Sable Middle School, ChaneyMonge Junior High, Crone Middle School, Heritage Grove Middle School, Hufford Junior High, Manhattan Junior High, Minooka Junior High, Richard Ira Jones Middle School, Richland Junior High and Washington Junior High.

Winners at the 2015 NFPA Fluid Power Challenge were: Best Portfolio – Minooka Junior High, Team 3; Best Design – Richard Ira Jones

Middle School – Team 1; Best Machine Performance – Aux Sable Middle School, Team 3; Best Teamwork – Minooka Junior High – Team 1; Overall Champion – Crone Middle School – Team 2.

For information about the Fluid Power Challenge, visit www.nfpa.com. For companies interested in partnership opportunities with upcoming JJC programs, contact Amy Murphy at amurphy@jjc.edu or visit www.trainingupdate. org.

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The Northwest Homer Fire Protection District will be purchasing one full set of personal protective gear thanks to a grant from Illinois American Water. Pictured are Josh Johnson, Northwest Homer Fire Department (from left); Matt Skrlac, Northwest Homer Fire Department; Todd Fonfara, Northwest Homer deputy fire chief; Tom Harrell, Illinois American Water; and Ken Vrba, Northwest Homer fire chief.

PLAINFIELD – Fifth-grade students in William B. Orenic Intermediate School’s Citizenship through Community Service class took a service project field trip in October to Operation Care Package in Manhattan.

In preparation, the students wrote letters to the troops, produced and showed a video to the rest of the

school to encourage other students to write letters, created a website for the project, made “Support our Troops” pins, collected care package items, and decorated pillow cases and boxes to send to the service troops.

While at Operation Care Package, the students also packed and taped boxes, sorted decks of cards to send, made an assembly line to move 200 boxes of cookies

and organized snack bags, hygiene bags and soup/fruit bags.

Other service projects Troy Community School District 30-C’s Citizenship through Community Service classes are doing this fall include a book drive for preschool children through Child Care Resource and Referral and making “dog starter kits” to give to new pet owners through Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue.

Foundation awards mini-grants to teachers at Arbury Hills

Students stamp and shout for healthy choices

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The Meemic Foundation recently awarded $100 mini-grants to teachers at Arbury Hills School to purchase classroom books from Scholastic. Teachers will use these funds to purchase books to replenish classroom libraries as well as provide “birthday books” to students. Pictured are (front row, from left) John Snipes, Linda Delegatto, Tracey Schimke, Donna Wojcik, (back row) and Meemic insurance staffers.

Troy Middle School places 1st at Providence Catholic Academic Bowl The HERALD-NEWS PLAINFIELD – The Troy Middle School Academic Bowl teams took 1st place at the Providence Catholic High School Academic Bowl earlier this month. The team sponsor of this is science teacher Dr. Barbara Will-Henn.

The Eighth-grade team took 1st place with 198 points scored, and the 7th grade team took 1st place with 168 points scored. Several TMS team members also took home individual honors.

Eighth-graders Mary Dixon placed 1st in language arts, Snehal Saini placed 1st in social studies, Imaad Junaidi placed 1st in math, Summit Kumar placed 2nd in math, Frank Sklar placed 2nd in science, Alyssa Conde placed

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The 7th grade Troy Middle School Academic Bowl Team placed 1st at the Providence Catholic High School Academic Bowl in October.

(Back row) from left: Julianna Crompton, Kelly Rappaport, Lauren Vanmeter, Julie Wang, Tabitha Barowsky, James Zilinger. Front row from left: Abigail Olson, Alayna Gumabong, Katelynn Munoz, Patrick Olson, Matt Lindley, Ben McCune.

The 8th Grade Troy Middle School Academic Bowl Team also placed 1st at the Providence Catholic High School Academic bowl.

(Back row from left): Mario Pantaleo, Summit Kumar, Frank Sklar, Snehal Saini, Jacob Ragusa, Natalie Plunge. Front row from left: Imaad Junaidi, Mary Dixon, Makenzie Kaluza.

2nd place in language arts, and Mackenzie Kaluza placed 5th in language arts.

On the 7th grade team,

Tabitha Barowsky placed 1st in math, Julianna Crompton placed 1st in science, and Julie Wang placed 5th in math.

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Indian Trail Elementary fourth-grade students learn about the solar system Learning about the many characteristics of a moon, the fourth-grade students at Indian Trail Elementary School in Frankfort had the opportunity to make a model of the moon phases using Oreo cookies. Pictured is Hunter Kuech.

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Students learn skills at Preschool for All

LOCAL BRIEF Joliet Central students honored for speeches

audio-essay competition.

Sophomores Makenzie Harris and Marcos Singletary also JOLIET – Joliet Central High submitted pieces to the comSchool sophomores Emma petition.

Goode, Grace Quijano and Goode was awarded first Sergio Jimenez were recentplace with a prize of $100. Quily awarded VFW’s Voice of Democracy educational awards jano was awarded second place with a $50 prize, and Jimenez through their participation in the Voice of Democracy took third, receiving $25. Joliet

Central Class of 1949 alumnus Robert Gutierrez of Post 21299 Stone City Joliet presented the award to the recipients.

Contest guidelines required that each speech be three to five minutes in length based upon the theme, “My Vision for America.”

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Students in the Preschool for All program at Creekside Elementary School work with staff on shapes and colors on Sept. 8. Bonnie McBeth Learning Center – District 202’s preschool – administers the state grant-funded program and recently moved two classes to Creekside. Preschool for All offers free, five-day-a-week preschool for at-risk students.

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On day three of Red Ribbon Week, students at Spencer Trail Kindergarten Center in New Lenox were asked to “stamp and shout” for healthy choices by donating stamps to Operation Care Package. Finley Green, Carson Jacobs and Kaitlyn Perkins proudly display stamps brought in to send to U.S. troops. Operation Care Package is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making sure that no deployed hero goes without mail. For information, visit operationcarepackages.org.

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BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

Trust partner and take care yourself

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman orator and statesman who died in 43 B.C., said, “Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with a sure hope and trust in itself.”

At the bridge table, you need confidence not only in partner’s bids and plays, but also in your own ability.

Let’s test both in today’s deal.

South is in four spades. West leads the heart eight: two, queen, jack. How should East continue the defense?

I agree with South’s four-spade overcall. A slam is most unlikely after an opponent opens the bidding, especially looking at those two heart losers.

Make life as tough as possible for the opponents. Here, though, if South had settled for one spade, North would have shown game-invitational values with spade support, and South would have raised to game.

First, East must not be fooled by South’s heart jack.

If West had started with the 8-5-3 of hearts, he would have led the three: low from length in partner’s suit when the opening leader has not raised that suit. So East cashes his heart ace.

What next, though?

It looks obvious to play another high heart, hoping to promote a trump trick for West.

But if South is on the ball, he ruffs with his spade ace and immediately cashes three club tricks, discarding his diamond on the last round. He loses only two hearts and one spade.

Cash all of your side-suit tricks before trying for a trump promotion.

East must take the diamond ace before leading the third heart. Then East trusts West to say, “Well defended, partner.”

Note To Readers: This column is an update of one that originally appeared in September 2012.

supplement powders and tablets. Examples of insoluble fiber supplements are psyllium (Metamucil and Konsyl). Examples of soluble fiber supplements are wheat dextrin (Benefiber), methylcellulose (Citrucel) and polycarbophil calcium (FiberCon).

The supplements don’t give you the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, “good fats,” “good carbs” and healthy protein that fiber-rich foods give you, however.

The supplement powders seem to help many patients with their constipation when added to fiber-rich diets, but I never recommend just the supplements alone.

Besides being divided into soluble and insoluble categories, fiber also is divided into “fermentable” and “non-fermentable” categories. Fermentable fiber is more likely to produce gas. Some people experience increased intestinal gas when they increase their fiber intake. That’s true regardless of whether it’s soluble or insoluble.

The best way to avoid developing bothersome gas is to start with low doses and add fiber to your diet gradually. If one source of fiber upsets your digestion, try a different one in smaller amounts. It also may help to drink more water.

I also tell my patients who have started fiber and experience bloating to stick with it for at least two weeks. It may not surprise you to learn not everyone takes my advice. (And not just about dietary fiber.)

But many who do take my advice tell me the bloating does tend to go away over time.

• Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

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Dear Dr. K: Everyone agrees that you benefit from fiber in your diet. But it seems some people prefer soluble fiber and some insoluble fiber. What’s the difference, and which is best?

Dear Reader: Dietary fiber consists of the indigestible parts of plant foods. We need about 20 to 35 grams of fiber a day.

As you note, there are two kinds of fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves in water; insoluble does not. Both are important for healthy digestion, and both can help prevent heart disease, obesity, diabetes, diverticulitis (an intestinal malady) and constipation.

Soluble fiber absorbs water in the stomach and intestine. It forms a gel that slows digestion. This causes you to feel full and may help with weight loss.

Soluble fiber also slows the digestion and absorption of glucose, which is important for controlling diabetes. Finally, it decreases LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood, which helps lower the risk of heart disease.

Good sources of soluble fiber include nuts, seeds, legumes (lentils, beans and peas), oat cereals, fruit pectin (found in citrus fruits, apples, pears, apricots and peaches), and some vegetables, such as carrots.

Insoluble fiber passes through the small intestine without breaking down.

It’s important for intestinal health because it adds bulk and draws water to the stool. This aids its passage through the large intestine.

Good sources of insoluble fiber include whole grains, wheat and corn bran, popcorn, seeds, nuts, broccoli, cabbage, root vegetables, onions, green leafy vegetables and fruit and vegetable skins.

You also can get soluble and insoluble fiber through various fiber

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff

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time this couple – or any of the other couples you no longer want to invite – raises the subject of your party, tell them you and your husband need to trim the guest list and they should make other plans for the holidays. Do not apologize for it and don’t make excuses. If any of the invited guests ask you why the others weren’t included, explain that you need to limit the invites to those friends you see on a regular basis.

Dear Abby: I have a motherin-law-to-be problem, but not the usual one. She doesn’t hate me – in fact, she loves me. She invites me to wine tastings and lunches, lets me drive her sports car, and brings me gifts when she comes to visit.

The problem is, she’s nasty to my fiancé, so much so that if he ever decided not to speak to her again, I’d stand by him. It hasn’t come to that, so I’m stuck sitting silently at dinner while she berates him.

I don’t want her to dislike me (especially with the wedding planning coming up), but I really don’t like the dis-

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips respectful way she mistreats my fiancé. What should I do?

– Daughter She Never Had Dear Daughter: Recognize

that this unhealthy dynamic likely has been the status quo since your fiancé was a boy, which is why he accepts her verbal abuse.

However, after your honeymoon, tell your new husband how upsetting it has been for you to listen to his mother berate him. Suggest that he talk to a licensed therapist to understand why he tolerates it. After that, family counseling may be in order if his mother is willing. If not, spare yourself the pain and see less of her.

Dear Abby: I am 16 and my old friend from grammar school is getting married next month. I just received a wedding invitation in the mail.

However, my mother does not approve of her getting married at such a young age (she’s 18) and has forbidden me to go or even talk to her.

I haven’t seen this friend in more than two years because she moved away and only recently has returned. I want to attend her wedding.

How can I go about convincing my mom to let me go? –

Invited In Las Vegas Dear Invited: At 18, the

bride-to-be is an adult, and while marriage at such a young age isn’t advisable for many reasons, there’s nothing immoral about it.

I’m sorry you didn’t mention what might have happened in your friend’s life in the past two years, because it may be the reason your mother is worried about your associating with her. Your mom may want to protect you, but she’s going about it in the wrong way. You could learn a lot about life simply by observing what happens to your friend after she has reached the altar.

• Write to Dear Abby at www.dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

• Sunday, December 6, 2015

Dear Abby: Every year my husband and I throw a formal holiday party. We invite a small group of our closest friends, and everyone always has a wonderful time. Over the years we have grown apart from some of these couples.

This year as we were starting to plan, my husband asked if we could trim the guest list. There is one couple in particular we rarely see.

They have fallen out of favor with some of the other guests, too.

We’ve done this party for many years with the same group. When we see this couple, they talk excitedly about it with anticipation. I feel uneasy about how to politely exclude them. The event is mentioned on social media, and I know they’ll find out if we uninvite them.

I’m a peacekeeper. I don’t like hurting others, especially this couple, who have a tendency to spout off when they feel someone has offended them. Any suggestions? –

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Santa Hunters (’14), Breanna Yde (G) (CC) Game Full House (G) Full House (G) Full House (G) Full House (G) Friends (PG) Friends (PG-S) Friends (PG) Friends (PG) Oprah’s Master Class (PG-L) Oprah’s Master Class (PG-L) Super Soul Sunday (N) (PG-L) Oprah’s Master Class ’ (PG) Oprah’s Master Class ’ (PG) Oprah’s Master Class (N) ’ Snapped (PG) (CC) Snapped (PG) (CC) Snapped: Killer Couples (N) Snapped (PG) (CC) Snapped (PG) (CC) Snapped (PG) (CC) Back to the Future Part III Bar Rescue ’ (PG-L) Bar Rescue (N) ’ (PG-L) Bar Rescue ’ (PG-L) Bar Rescue ’ (PG-D,L) Bar Rescue ’ (PG-L) (5:00) The Lost World: Jurassic Park (’97) ››‡ (CC) Zombieland (’09) ››› Woody Harrelson. (CC) Hellboy (’04) ››› Ron Perlman, John Hurt. (CC) Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Happy Gilmore (’96) ›› Adam Sandler. (CC) Bardelys the Magnificent (’26) (4:30) The Quiet Man (’52) It’s in the Bag (’45) ››› Premiere. Fred Allen, Jack Benny.

The Twelve Chairs (’70) ››› Ron Moody. (CC) 90 Day Fiance (N) (PG) (CC) 90 Day Fiance (Season Finale) (N) (PG) (CC) 90 Day Fiance 90 Day Fiance A sneak peak at the finale. (N) ’ (PG) (CC) 90 Day Fiance ’ (PG) (CC) Urban Altern.

It Is Written Faith Unscrip. Manna Fest Living-Edge Turning Point With Doctor Connection Wretched TV Van Impe (N) Joseph Prince Paid Program (4:00) The Hunger Games The Librarians (N) (14-D,V) Agent X (N) (14-L,V) (CC) The Librarians (14-D,V) (CC) Agent X (14-L,V) (CC) Sherlock Holmes-Game Regular Show Regular Show King of Hill Cleveland Cleveland American Dad American Dad Family Guy ’ Family Guy ’ Rick, Morty Chicken (N) Hunger Force Rev Runs Rev Runs Mysteries at the Castle (PG) Mysteries at the Castle (PG) Mysteries at the Museum Mysteries at the Museum Mysteries at the Castle (PG) Reba (PG-D) Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King King King Reba ’ (PG) Mod Fam Mod Fam Satisfaction (14) (CC) (DVS) NCIS ’ (PG-L,V) (CC) (DVS) NCIS ’ (14-L,V) (CC) (DVS) NCIS ’ (14-L,V) (CC) (DVS) NCIS ’ (PG-L,V) (CC) (DVS) (4:50) Big Daddy (’99) A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (’96) ›› Martin Lawrence.

Couples Retreat (’09) ›› Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman.

HOROSCOPE

By EUGENIA LAST Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – You have lots of hopes and dreams, but following through on them will not be as easy.

Demands and added responsibilities must be dealt with quickly and sufficiently if you want to have time to pursue your goals. Aim to please and get back to business.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Situations will escalate quickly, leaving you in a no-win situation if you aren’t willing to compromise. Speak from the heart, using diplomacy and experience to come out unscathed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Do background checks when dealing with people you know little about. The more information you gather, the

easier it will be to handle whatever situation you face. Romance is on the rise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Size up what needs to be done, and get moving. Your ability to physically make things happen will give you the leverage you need to call the shots. Don’t neglect your health.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Gather your thoughts and any information that will help you make a good decision. You are best off limiting your spending and looking for alternatives that are within your means.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Emotions will flare up if you have too much time on your hands. Don’t be stubborn about making amends, if necessary.

Travel or getting together with an old friend will be enlightening.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Getting together with relatives will lead to interesting conversations that disclose family secrets. If you keep an open mind, you will find a way to benefit from the information revealed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Creative pursuits involving younger or older people will inspire you.

Travel should be kept to a minimum and handled with caution. Tie up loose ends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Your temper and emotional state will be pushed to the limit. Disappointment regarding a relationship will leave you in a quandary. Re-evaluate your situation and options.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – An extravagant gesture will turn out to be beneficial. Look ahead and put long-term plans into play. You will have an

interesting way of expressing and presenting what you want.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Don’t get down when you should get moving. Set a budget and mastermind a game plan that allows you to do and get what you want without compromising your bank account.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Not everyone will agree with you, but if you are persistent and share the facts you’ve gathered, you will win enough support to follow through with your plans.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Ask someone with an unusual outlook or background to join forces with you for a new venture. Self-improvement, picking up new skills or displaying your talents will pay off.

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ABOUT THIS PROPERTY Address: 500 Rookery Ct., Joliet Size: 3962 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths Room sizes: Living room 13-by-15, dining room 13-by-13, kitchen 16-by-18, eating area 11-by-15, family room 17-by-20, den 13-by-13, game room 17-by-32, study 10-by-12, recreation room 18-by-18, bar 7-by-10, laundry room 7-by-13, master bedroom 14-by-17, other bedrooms 11-by-15, 11-by-15, 13-by-16, 12-by-16 Price: $579,900 Directions: Black Rd. to Wooded Creek, take third roundabout and continue to 500 Rookery on the left Realtor: Maggie Karges Watson, broker at Karges Realty at 815-210-6075 or karges.maggie@gmail.com

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bedroom, kitchen, 2nd floor covered balconies, the private outdoor brick paver patio, or the covered outdoor living area.

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TRANSACTIONS BRAIDWOOD

$180,000, 450 W 3rd St, Braidwood 60408-1520, 24-08-104-020-0000, Joseph A Brown to Aaron M Richmond & Brenda L Richmond, October 19 $100,000, 480 N Mitchell St, Braidwood 60408-1544, 24-08-202-018-0000, Zachary Michaels to Dwayne Haemker & Lynn Haemker, October 2

CHANNAHON

$185,000, 24331 S Tryon St, Channahon 60410-9319, 10-08-305-015-0000, Joyce A Turner to Timoth W Richmond & Kathryn L Richmond, October 21 $234,000, 24854 S River Trl, Channahon 60410-8636, 10-18-201-014-0000, Hsbc Bank Usa Trustee to Anthony Holland, August 12 $182,500, 23664 W Kurt Rd, Channahon 60410-3015, 06-34-305-029-0000, Blb Solutions Group Inc to Allen J Mcglothlin & Colleen Cradoza, November 4 $165,000, 24308 S Burr Ct, Channahon 60410-9676, 10-09-401-005-0000, Franklin P Crickman to John Wellner, September 25 $205,000, 25312 Forest Edge Dr, Channahon 60410-5585, 10-18-408-019-0000, Dennis P Stover Sr to Barbara Seehafer, October 30 $197,500, 25921 W Sandy Knoll Dr, Channahon 60410-5571, 10-18-405-011-0000, Mark A Soustek to Terrance Tate, October 23

CREST HILL

$240,000, 16348 Siegel Dr, Crest Hill 60403-0873, 04-19-405-024-0000, Jarper Properties LLC Series 1 to Lorena Diaz, October 28 $152,500, 21359 Carlton St, Crest Hill 60403-1178, 04-30-310-053-0000, Jamie T Hinson to Jessica Meza, October 28 $107,000, 2335 Parkrose Ave, Crest Hill 60403-1809, 04-31-102-001-0000, Cletice Ray to Christopher G Stawick, October 26

HOMER GLEN

$270,000, 15555 Willow Ct, Homer Glen 60491-8719, 05-14-406-012-0000, Ricard M Milnes to Abdelhamed A Hasan & Azizeh R Hasan, September 11 $184,000, 13734 W Ironwood Cir, Homer Glen 60491-7700, 05-10-403-018-0000, Jerrold R Lehmacher to Kenneth R Washington & Adrianna S Washington, October 27 $349,700, 15259 W 151st St, Homer Glen 60491-8178, 05-17-200-011-0000, Peckler Trust to Jorge L Rodriguez, October 5 $197,900, 14130 Sheffield Dr 304, Homer Glen 60491-7878, 05-01-305-005-1000, Standard Bank & Trust Trustee to Ryszard Szewczyk & Danuta Szewczyk, October 6 $322,000, 13057 W Creekside Dr, Homer Glen 60491-8159, 05-02-204-019-0000, Franklin Young to Michael J Davis & Kathryn

M Secord, October 14 $284,500, 13426 W Catawba Ln, Homer Glen 60491-9630, 05-02-307-015-0000, Donnelly Trust to Brian P Norris & Mary R Norris, October 29

JOLIET

$41,500, 604 3rd Ave, Joliet 60433-1949, 07-15-233-003-0000, Us Bank Na Trustee to Jose A Patino & Arta A Patino, August 27 $125,000, 3841 Pathfinder Ln, Joliet 604358717, 03-24-105-020-0000, Renee Mickle to Samer Jaber, October 26 $52,200, 415 Ray May Dr, Joliet 604332147, 07-13-309-008-0000, Christiana Trust to Leona Gregory, October 22 $63,000, 406 Campbell St, Joliet 604357026, 07-09-319-008-0000, Irma Gutierrez to Norde Wilson, September 30 $173,000, 414 Madison St, Joliet 604355504, 07-07-125-009-0000, Patrick J Mcnamara to Gerardo Zavala & Erika Garcia, October 22 $270,000, 411 Rollingwood Ln, Joliet 60431-4822, 06-11-205-019-0000, Weber Trust to Alan Wyss & Kristen Wyss, October 9 $175,000, 1425 Addleman St, Joliet 604318726, 06-02-104-026-0000, Nicholas P Pasteris to David A Rodriguez, October 22 $221,500, 617 Winterberry Ct, Joliet 604318339, 06-14-409-014-0000, Reo Funding Solutions V LLC to Lashanna D Epting, July 17 $45,000, 2259 Fiesta Dr, Joliet 604322267, 07-12-205-016-0000, Vernon L Voss to Jorge H Garcia & Maria Sandoval, October 15 $145,000, 616 N Larkin Ave, Joliet 604355763, 07-07-215-002-0000, Christopher M Daluga to Atanacio Diaz Rodriguez & Aisha Diaz, August 11 $83,000, 1501 Woodbridge Rd 3g, Joliet 60436-1382, 07-17-100-060-1000, Joyce A Moss to Mary Colleen Juricic, October 14 $147,500, 2801 Valley Forge Dr, Joliet 60435-8540, 03-36-326-026-0000, Bank Of New York Mellon Ttee to Jose Cruz Zavala, October 6 $145,000, 2953 Covered Bridge Way, Joliet 60435-0612, 06-01-102-065-1000, Karen Moloney to Loretta Y Elberts, October 23 $160,000, 1421 Tiger Lily Ln, Joliet 604353986, 07-05-116-102-0000, Ann M Flannery to Lois M Geary, October 28 $156,500, 3012 Roxbury Ct, Joliet 604358745, 03-24-113-060-0000, Lisa A Zebell to James C Livingston Jr, October 14 $77,000, 408 Whitney Ave, Joliet 604357018, 07-09-123-012-0000, Leslee M Flanigan to Reyburn Hernandez, September 24 $157,000, 3749 Buck Ave, Joliet 604312711, 06-02-105-014-0000, Diane Bartholomew to Jose Casillas, October 6 $186,000, 3907 Hennepin Dr, Joliet 604319237, 03-26-103-053-0000, James William Reimer to Gabriel Ferreira, August 1 $186,000, 3602 Fiday Rd, Joliet 604311606, 03-35-303-042-0000, Antonio Martinez Jr to Peter E Poprawski & Catina M Poprawski, October 9 $212,000, 1005 Scottsdale Ln, Joliet 60432-9660, 08-06-406-012-0000, Scott A Halper to Oscar Arreaga Coronado, October

28 $117,000, 104 Wildwood Ln, Joliet 604332943, 07-22-306-003-0000, Leslie D Lindholm to Marcus Sanders, September 21 $173,900, 408 Bevan Dr E, Joliet 604355609, 07-07-125-045-0000, John J Blackburn to Rolando Garza & Andrea Martinez Galvan, August 11 $95,500, 615 Nicholson St, Joliet 604356113, 07-09-112-018-0000, Bmo Harris Bank Na to Alfonso Garcia, August 19 $94,000, 530 Fairbanks Ave, Joliet 604322051, 07-11-211-001-0000, Paul J Nowak to Shirley F Bennett, October 8 $53,000, 518 Walsh Ave, Joliet 604356142, 07-09-116-007-0000, University Of St Francis to Brett M Srebro, October 10 $90,000, 1202 Kelly Ave, Joliet 604354251, 07-04-120-014-0000, Orlos Acre Inc to Alma D Cortes, October 8 $168,000, 524 Conant Ave, Joliet 604351444, 03-25-316-001-0000, Jesus Montes De Oca to Maribel B Maldonado Mendez, October 5 $79,000, 512 Siegmund St, Joliet 604331716, 07-14-407-030-0000, Tcf National Bank to Erin Cassidy, August 20 $76,000, 1204 Cora St, Joliet 60435-4322, 07-04-211-006-0000, Deutsche Bank Natl Trt Co Ttee to Divenderjit Hundal, July 7 $84,900, 507 Peale St, Joliet 60433-2143, 07-13-305-014-0000, Erin Murphy to Robert Pearson, August 12 $147,500, 506 Mack St, Joliet 60435-5922, 07-08-220-010-0000, Brian P Bornemann to Marysue Reardon, October 16 $45,001, 505 Harwood St, Joliet 604322019, 07-11-218-036-0000, Hud to Veronica Hernandez, October 14 $64,000, 558 Parkwood Dr, Joliet 604322254, 07-12-207-045-0000, Hud to Angel Valdez, October 2 $120,000, 21 Comstock St, Joliet 604361659, 07-16-103-032-0000, Stephen R Bailey Jr to Jacqueline Ramirez, October 22 $220,000, 501 Palladium Dr E, Joliet 60435-5641, 07-07-206-018-0000, David R Cheek to Stephen G Ludington, September 30 $158,000, 1977 Calla Dr, Joliet 60435-8585, 03-36-302-061-0000, William B Anderson Ii to Katie Eisnaugle Rabenda, October 28 $530,000, 503 Rookery Ct, Joliet 604312819, 06-11-108-049-0000, Venegoni Trust to Arthur J Wilhelmi & Michelle L Wilhelmi, September 25 $220,000, 500 Buell Ave, Joliet 604357023, 07-09-308-004-0000, Erna D Stadelmann to John Kelly Birk, October 20 $138,000, 1343 Susan St, Joliet 604312857, 06-02-209-001-0000, Michael J Lennhardt to Jimmy Peroulas, October 16 $46,000, 424 Park Dr, Joliet 60436-2047, 07-17-402-012-0000, Si Resources LLC to Elyse Pasternak, August 13 $105,000, 439 Ray May Dr, Joliet 604332147, 07-13-309-020-0000, David M Fisk to Gerald E Arndt Jr & Melinda A Schmidt, October 14 $80,000, 4457 Timber Ridge Ct 100c, Joliet 60431-1708, 06-15-119-082-1000, Agapito Bragado to Geraldine Joy & Kimberly A

Schroedle, October 16

LOCKPORT

$195,000, 519 Rhonda Dr, Lockport 604413345, 04-24-207-011-0000, Donna K Jontes to Jay Cooper & Tina Cooper, September 23 $165,000, 17458 Sauk Dr, Lockport 60441-7689, 05-30-315-040-0000, Melissa C Doornbos to Marcin Tomasz Wrzesinski & Malgorzata Wrzesinski, October 30 $145,000, 1504 Sisson St, Lockport 604414485, 04-26-201-007-0000, Lbs Holdings Worldwide Inc to James M Pawelczak & Ronald J Pawelczak, October 28 $385,000, 16550 W Deerwood Dr, Lockport 60441-6106, 05-31-303-005-0000, M C Custom Homes Inc to Ernestine Hunter, October 7 $120,000, 217 E 18th St, Lockport 604414304, 04-26-117-016-0000, Michael Barker to Jose Rivera, October 2 $133,000, 431 E 10th St, Lockport 60441-3415, 04-23-406-005-0000, Donald Kantowski to Darlene Ucci, October 13 $190,000, 602 Katherine St, Lockport 60441-3119, 04-24-104-010-0000, Jean Pierre Korabik to David Louis Hunter & Elizabeth Ellen Hunter, September 21 $129,999, 14918 W Victoria Crossing Way, Lockport 60441-6293, 05-21-308-007-1000, Fannie Mae to Stephen Siemek, August 20 $135,000, 610 E 11th St, Lockport 604413622, 04-23-416-013-0000, Howard Marshall Price to Nathan Herring & Kendra Willett, September 2 $146,000, 19303 W Dawson Ave, Lockport 60446-1948, 04-09-401-008-0000, Jamie L Martin to Robert G Conn & Tina A Conn, October 19 $92,000, 540 E 17th St, Lockport 604414402, 04-26-207-011-0000, Us Bank Na Trustee to Jason Barrett, July 24 $222,500, 525 E 9th St, Lockport 604413601, 04-23-410-007-0000, Twilight Property Inc to Lisa M Kendzior, October 14 $156,000, 619 Maryknoll Dr, Lockport 60441-2289, 04-13-102-005-0000, Gary A Tondini to Daniel J Peck & Kim A Peck, August 18 $375,000, 531 Rhonda Dr, Lockport 604413345, 04-24-207-014-0000, James H Kocik to David B Whyte & Kelly A Whyte, July 28 $170,000, 215 Hughes Ave, Lockport 60441-4716, 04-27-404-032-0000, A Gressive Properties Inc to James Smith & Nicole Smith, September 23 $205,000, 520 E 10th St, Lockport 604413616, 04-23-410-010-0000, Timothy Podlesny to Daniel J Naughton Reyes, August 11 $240,500, 17544 Bonneville St, Lockport 60441-4891, 04-25-101-039-0000, Judith A Krumpolc to Rodney W Pilz & Audrey A Pilz, September 28 $115,000, 1073 Ashley Ct S 2a, Lockport 60441-4010, 04-24-115-050-1000, John Del Coiro to Gloria E Abraham, September 28 $45,000, 412 E 14th St, Lockport 604413532, 04-23-344-007-0000, Betty L Svoboda to Robert Otten & Lori Otten, September 2 $145,000, 132 N Hamilton St, Lockport • Continued on page 65

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Impeccable custom ranch in exclusive “Manors” subdivision with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 car fin. garage and full fin. basement. Dramatic entryway opens to living room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace. Large eat-in kitchen with great views of ‘parklike’ yard. Large master suite with luxury bath. So many more upgrades! Stop by or call me for more details. $399,000

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Winners will receive the wreaths in time to display for the holidays!

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View and bid on 30 decorated Christmas Wreaths

OFFICE SUITE FOR LEASE 1100 Plainfield Rd., Joliet

Bids will be closed December 11th after the It’s A Wonderful Life performance.

Rarely available 1200 sq. ft. on Rt. 30. Ground level, separate utilities, all new windows, 2 baths, kitchen area, plenty of parking, 2 private entrances. Great exposure with sign identification space above the windows and visible from all directions.

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Wreaths will be auctioned off this year using Bidding for Good.

To register and bid on a wreath, go to www.rialtosquare.com, register and then bid. Wreaths are 36” in diameter, and the easel is not included in the sale.

Wreath #1 Golden Christmas Wreath #2 Armed Forces – Proud of your Services Wreath #3 First Responders – Heroes of the Holiday Wreath #4 Rockin the Rialto Wreath #5 Joy Wreath #6 Mistletoe Wreath #7 The Nutcracker “Sweet” Wreath #8 Victorian Christmas Wreath #9 Currier & Ives Winter Wreath #10 Kalidescope

Wreath #11 Jingle Bell Red Wreath #12 Gnome Sweet Gnome Wreath #13 Walking in Winter Wonderland - Outdoors Wreath #14 Southern Christmas Wreath #15 Strings of Gold Wreath #16 Royal Amethyst Wreath #17 Crazy Quilt Wreath #18 Purple Envy Wreath #19 `Twas the Month Before Christmas Wreath #20 A Golden Holiday

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Wreath #21 Handyman’s Holiday Wreath #22 Woodland Christmas Wreath #23 Americana – Red, White and Blue Wreath #24 Nutcracker (Nuts about Christmas) Wreath #25 Winter White Wreath #26 Santa’s Bag Wreath #27 Zazzy Zebra Zing Wreath #28 The Wonders of Life Wreath #29 Gone Fishing Wreath #30 Pink Heals

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$283,500, 559 Rivers Edge Dr, Minooka 60447-8453, 10-06-412-

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$305,000, 24260 S Schoolhouse Rd, Manhattan 60442-9592, 12-11-200-019-0000, Dawn M Schippits to John Herrmann & Heidi

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24640 Manor Dr., Shorewood Price Reduced – $399,000! Won’t Last!

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60441-2608, 04-14-421-007-0000, Christie J Perez to Todd Skorski, October 6 $239,900, 16518 W Delaware Dr, Lockport 60441-4256, 05-30-312016-0000, Kevin T Owens to Robert W Phelan, October 26 $57,000, 409 S State St, Lockport 60441-3007, 04-23-144-002-0000, Deutsche Bank Natl Trt Co Ttee to Emerio Garcia & Adela Garcia, September 1 $165,000, 17411 Yakima Dr, Lockport 60441-8839, 05-30-405-0060000, Benjamin Brienzo to Marika Jaber, September 23

L Hermann, October 30 $230,000, 25325 Faraday Rd, Manhattan 60442-6211, 12-17-313037-0000, Wilmington Savings Fund Societ to Patricia A Kacys, September 4 $165,000, 12515 W Joliet Rd, Manhattan 60442-9238, 19-13-100010-0000, David A Hogeveen to Michael P Robbins, October 23 $193,500, 15602 W Waterford Ln, Manhattan 60442-9151, 12-17-311009-0000, Brent D Cann to Allison Travnik, November 2 $525,000, 16406 W Bruns Rd, Manhattan 60442-9848, 12-19-300003-0000, Troy D Schultz to Daniel Horton & Katy Horton, November 2

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366 Ruby St., Joliet ESTATE SALE. Price Reduced $45,000 for an immediate sale of this 3,750 sq. ft. masonry building with full attic. Ideal for any small business. Space for trucks, cars, equipment and inventory. Estate must close by December 31st. Call for an appointment today.

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Michael T Tabo to Holly L Roth, September 26 026-0000, Jeffery A Byrne to Scott Neill & $168,000, 5307 Meadowbrook St, PlainChristi Neill, September 14 field 60586-5142, 06-04-102-013-0000, $212,500, 231 Edgewood Dr, Minooka Christine Smith to Rafael De La Cruz & Vicky 60447-9352, 10-06-303-041-0000, Linda Diaz, October 20 J Monasteri Estate to Jeffery C Devore & $198,000, 5217 Aladdin Ct, Plainfield Laurine A Devore, October 17 60586-7594, 06-04-106-012-0000, Norma A $245,000, 419 San Carlos Rd, Minooka Lucatorto to Ryan A Perkins, September 29 60447-9344, 10-07-204-011-0000, Verlin $387,500, 12008 Winterberry Ln, Plainfield R Meinz to Christopher Lambert & Alyssa 60585-5782, 01-29-201-005-0000, Bala Lambert, October 16 Subrahmanyam Kattoju to Adan Viera & Alice Viera, August 29 NEW LENOX $192,000, 1908 Castle Ridge Dr, Plainfield $468,960, 2057 Water Chase Dr, New Le60586-1540, 03-31-401-022-0000, Ramiro nox 60451-4817, 08-34-201-014-0000, Lynn Buenrostro to Salvador Lopez & Monica Builders Inc to Chad Patrick Doerre & Stacy Lopez, September 25 Marie Doerre, October 28 $194,000, 1202 Leonard Dr, Plainfield $135,000, 301 Arbor Hill Ct, New Lenox 60586-2502, 06-05-206-022-0000, Chris60451-2900, 08-16-308-007-1001, Barbara topher Markee to Mark James Tubergen, Lynn Heise to Brian Carpenter & Christine October 29 Carpenter, October 20 $180,000, 1214 Alene Dr, Plainfield 60586$216,000, 12744 W Covey Ct, New Lenox 2202, 06-05-207-005-0000, Thomas R 60451-3755, 08-24-352-006-0000, Optb Fry Ii to Jeremy R Nelson & Sarah A Nelson, 2015 Sfr LLC to William G Wormuth, October October 26 13 $179,000, 5411 Maha St, Plainfield 60586$199,900, 424 W Francis Rd, New Lenox 5583, 06-04-113-043-0000, Michael Scho60451-1013, 08-09-307-005-0000, Sk drof to Richard Barbieri & Larene Barbieri, Investment Group LLC to Glenn Radtke & October 30 Jennifer Nugent, October 27 $128,000, 4143 Oak Tree Ln, Plainfield $2,600,000, 501 Chatfield Rd, New Lenox 60586-5935, 03-27-402-052-0000, Cathleen 60451-3042, 08-14-426-005-0000, Chicago L Healy to Richard Pfister & Diane Thomas, Title Land Trt Co Ttee to Daniel Bresingham July 31 & Kimberly Bresingham, October 5 $267,600, 24632 W Harvester Dr, Plainfield $227,500, 538 S Marley Rd, New Lenox 60544-4210, 03-09-304-001-0000, K Hovna60451-2598, 08-23-107-028-0000, Murphy nian At Fairfield Ridge to David Nowak & Trust to James Ruhl & Linda Ruhl, September Rebecca Nowak, October 21 18 $283,500, 24704 W Harvester Dr, Plainfield $285,000, 551 Augusta St, New Lenox 60544-4222, 03-09-304-001-0000, K Hovna60451-3679, 08-34-101-015-0000, Augusta nian At Fairfield Ridge to Robert Eden RittenNew Lenox LLC to Judith Persha, October 8 our & Robin Meredith Rittenour, October 5 $325,000, 604 Heartland Dr, New Lenox $148,000, 2525 Stonybrook Dr, Plainfield 60451-3346, 08-21-179-006-0000, Walling 60586-6689, 03-28-309-024-0000, Patricia Trust to Elizabeth K Shannon, October 13 L Hewitt to Emily Haynes, September 18 $286,000, 605 Central Rd, New Lenox $280,000, 25300 Blakely Dr, Plainfield 60451-3317, 08-21-107-009-0000, Fannie 60585-6752, 01-32-303-018-0000, Timothy Mae to David Rafalski & Pamela Rafalski, A Spooner to Susan Nelson, September 28 October 21 $333,540, 25323 W Cerena Cir, Plainfield $395,000, 1045 Sierra Rdg, New Lenox 60586-6817, 03-29-112-014-0000, Nvr Inc 60451-2996, 08-32-406-039-0000, Henry to Temidayo Macarthy & Aderogba Adeniji, Burla to Andrew J Rehs & Shannon L Rehs, November 5 October 29 $356,500, 25341 W Cerena Cir, Plainfield 60586-6817, 03-29-103-018-0000, Nvr Inc to PLAINFIELD Andrew J Sagen & Allison M Sagen, Novem$238,500, 5617 Cider Grove Ct, Plainfield ber 3 60586-6287, 03-32-201-041-0000, Ibrahim $186,000, 2822 River Bend Ln, Plainfield Zakhem to Sean M Fitzpatrick & Nicole M 60586-6658, 03-28-103-006-0000, StephaFitzpatrick, September 28 nie M Herrera to Kyle Hagerty, October 30 $252,000, 5601 Grand Highlands Dr, Plain$134,000, 5007 Corning Ct 2273, Plainfield field 60586-5948, 03-32-408-002-0000, 60586-1101, 06-04-207-058-1003, Allen L Sidney R Park to Damian L Phillips & Maria I Baras Ii to Brendan Holba & Kaleen Defilippis, Phillips, October 1 September 29 $225,000, 5752 Lake Pointe Dr, Plainfield $243,500, 13636 Taylor Ct, Plainfield 60586-6541, 03-32-403-082-0000, Kimberly 60544-2789, 03-04-102-062-0000, Bna EnEgly to Jeffrey A Canfield, October 2 clave LLC to Jeffrey Douglas Beenes & Allison $230,000, 4705 Peacock Ln, Plainfield C Beenes, October 23 60586-7280, 06-03-108-107-0000, Edward $307,500, 13508 Golden Eagle Cir, PlainD Johnson Jr to William B Anderson Ii & Lacey field 60544-5355, 03-04-206-003-0000, J Anderson, October 28 Mark S Katsis to Brian J Kreml & Laurie $139,000, 5921 Emerald Pointe Dr, PlainKreml, October 9 field 60586-6539, 03-32-403-003-0000, $135,500, 4201 Rivertowne Ct, Plainfield

60586-6900, 03-34-206-018-0000, Nathan Curry to Curtis Sineath & Corryn M Sineath, October 5 $160,000, 2116 Mystic Dr, Plainfield 60586-5068, 03-31-107-002-0000, Herbert Appel Jr to Jacob M Fannin & Jillian R Fannin, August 6 $425,000, 13437 Lakeshore Dr, Plainfield 60585-7927, 01-34-403-035-0000, Bartels Trust to Jerry A Fogelman & Peggy A Franz, October 27 $180,000, 4304 Ashcott Ln, Plainfield 60586-7773, 03-34-402-013-0000, Us Bank Na Trustee to Ivan Ortiz, September 30 $190,000, 4512 Skylark Ln, Plainfield 60586-7378, 06-03-116-007-0000, Michael R Jewell to Darryl Romashko & Mary B Wells, September 18 $235,000, 2010 Saint Andrews Dr, Plainfield 60586-7398, 03-33-208-022-0000, Fannie Mae to Manuel J Salazar, October 30 $200,000, 2417 Paradise Cir, Plainfield 60586-6394, 03-30-304-011-0000, Kevin L Morris to Jeremy M Hallows & Amber N Hallows, October 28 $260,000, 5006 Saint Andrews Dr, Plainfield 60586-7399, 03-33-208-011-0000, Daniel A Skidmore to Carlo J Capalbo & Joette L Capalbo, October 18 $182,000, 21836 W Judith Ct, Plainfield 60544-7000, 03-01-208-014-0000, Fannie Mae to Nicholas R Ariano & Ronald F Ariano, July 13

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$72,500, 425 Garland Ave, Romeoville 60446-1501, 02-33-408-009-0000, First National Bank Of Ott to James E Dowling, July 1 $137,000, 607 Nelson Ave, Romeoville 60446-1243, 02-33-201-005-0000, Bilal M Saeed to Charles L Bush & Lee A Bush, September 9 $170,000, 605 Pierport Ln, Romeoville 60446-5209, 04-18-109-003-0000, Virginia E Lego to Shirley Noble, October 1 $235,000, 583 S Wynbrooke Rd, Romeoville 60446-5321, 03-13-108-020-0000, Guadalupe Suarez to George Roufaeil, September 30 $250,000, 569 S Canyon Dr, Romeoville 60446-4309, 03-13-107-030-0000, Henry Chavez Iii to Sonny Barlis & Gina Barlis, October 20 $125,000, 517 Kenyon Ave, Romeoville 60446-1233, 02-33-213-004-0000, Harry F Maxwell to Maria Alvarez Gonzalez, October 20 $140,000, 513 Fenton Ave, Romeoville 60446-1203, 02-33-217-008-0000, Scott Williamson to Tracy Louise Ferguson, August 26 $55,000, 510 Gardiner Ct, Romeoville 60446-1059, 02-27-110-004-0000, Hud to Jesus Tinoco, October 27 $95,000, 5 Belmont Dr, Romeoville 604461303, 02-34-303-008-0000, Miller Trust to Daniel L Lugo, August 21 $145,000, 435 Camden Ave, Romeoville 60446-1356, 02-34-302-004-0000, Corrine Tostado to Daniel J Mcglennon & Stephanie A Mcglennon, October 7

$155,000, 1605 Arborwood Cir, Romeoville 60446-4848, 04-07-109-014-0000, Saleem Mohammed to Charles C Kabureck & Samantha Kabureck, October 28 $87,500, 424 Kingston Dr, Romeoville 60446-1506, 02-33-406-029-0000, Tcf National Bank to Tony Nieto, August 20 $180,000, 41 Freesia Dr, Romeoville 60446-4279, 04-07-208-043-0000, Nicole M Gandolfo to David M Scaglione & Carrie K Scaglione, October 15 $125,000, 304 Mckool Ave, Romeoville 60446-1716, 04-04-210-016-0000, Susana Pichardo to Michael E Haines, October 23 $108,000, 406 Montrose Dr, Romeoville 60446-1520, 02-33-403-019-0000, First Midwest Bank Trustee to Ryan M Moreno, May 29 $137,000, 404 Kenyon Ave, Romeoville 60446-1510, 02-33-403-036-0000, Steven Pittsenbarger to Rachel Lynn Jones, September 24 $128,000, 1716 Ramsey Dr, Romeoville 60446-5059, 03-12-409-045-0000, David J Zientek to Venolia S Nsiah, September 24 $127,000, 221 Mckool Ave, Romeoville 60446-1713, 04-03-105-003-0000, Us Bank Na Trustee to Stephen J Brauer, October 15 $77,000, 323 Mckool Ave, Romeoville 60446-1715, 04-04-211-004-0000, James F Mccord Jr to Wieslaw Karczmarczyk & Barbara Karczmarcyk, October 16 $142,500, 222 Hayes Ave, Romeoville 60446-1710, 04-03-106-013-0000, Seastrom Trust to Eric Speck, October 30 $120,000, 443 Clifton Ave, Romeoville 60446-1418, 02-33-309-010-0000, Fannie Mae to Angelica Alvarez, August 11 $105,000, 237 Healy Ave, Romeoville 60446-1729, 04-04-224-006-0000, Fannie Mae to Juana Maria Cruz, September 11

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$421,500, 1700 Metcalf Ln, Shorewood 60404-1232, 06-08-302-022-0000, Nvr Inc to Timothy J Concannon & Svetlana Concannon, November 6 $223,000, 606 Pleasant Dr, Shorewood 60404-9582, 06-17-310-016-0000, Pulte Home Corp to David E Gansel & David E Gansel, October 12 $292,000, 1804 Peyton Ter, Shorewood 60404-1235, 06-08-308-042-0000, Nvr Inc to Gina M Seneker & Craig D Seneker, October 28 $184,030, 532 Pleasant Dr, Shorewood 60404-9581, 06-17-310-003-0000, Pulte Home Corp to Thomas D Hood, September 29 $295,500, 519 Northgate Ln, Shorewood 60404-6801, 06-09-111-010-0000, Calatlantic Group Inc to Nicolette L Reynolds & John R Reynolds, October 27 $324,230, 517 Northgate Ln, Shorewood 60404-6801, 06-09-111-012-0000, Ryland Group Inc to Thomas E Stiltner, September 28 $200,000, 503 David Dr, Shorewood 60404-9710, 06-09-217-021-0000, Cindy L • Continued on page 68

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2701 Harbor, Joliet (Essington - Harbor west) MAIN FLOOR UNIT – STOP IN TODAY! Sought-after waterfront unit that’s been totally redone! Updated kitchen w/Corian tops, new flooring & windows, furnace & A/C, more! 2 BRS, 2 baths & 2 car attached garage! $147,900 – See Jim Koenig today!

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SHOREWOOD 2 STORY – 1 ACRE WOODED LOT! Extremely well maintained home offering 4 large BRS, 2 1/2 baths, formal LR & DR, FR w/frpl, vaulted ceiling & wet bar, bsmt rec room, wooded lot adjacent to the DuPage River! $240s – Call Jim Karges, Managing Broker, today!

Jim Karges 815-474-1144

BANK OWNED 2 UNIT – ATTENTION INVESTORS! This tidy 2-unit is fully rented with leases that run thru 2016. The bank has included a ‘90 day out’ in the leases for the current tenants.

Total rent for building is $950/mo – tenants paying utilities. $60,000 – Call Bob Vergo today!

Bob Vergo 815-954-0233

INCREDIBLY SPACIOUS – GLENWOOD MANOR! You must get inside this well maintained home! 2300+ sq/ft, updated kitchen w/custom cabs, Corian tops & skylight, formal LR, great room w/bar, FR w/frpl, 3BRS, 2 baths, office/den, MORE! $182,500 – Call Maggie Karges Watson!

Maggie Karges Watson 815-210-6075

QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD – ADORABLE RANCH! This home is in excellent condition! New windows, carpet & paint, newer roof, full bsmt w/ rec room, large fenced yard w/patio & view of the park! 2BRS, 1 car garage, more! NOW $98,000 – Call Maggie today!

Maggie Karges Watson 815-210-6075

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TheEspanol Catholic Cemeteries www.dioceseofjoliet.org/cemeteries of the Diocese of Joliet

Resurrec�on Cemetery Mausoleum 200 W. Romeo Rd. (135th) Romeoville

Mt. Olivet Cemetery 1320 E. Cass St. Joliet

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Joliet, Ruby at Clement St.

St. Patrick Cemetery

Joliet, W. Jefferson St. at Hunter St.

Holy Cross Cemetery Crest Hill, on Theodore St.

Risen Lord Cemetery & Crema�on Columbaria

1501 Simons Rd. (127th) Plaineld/Oswego

Burial Options Available: · Mausoleum Crypts

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• A myriad of options • On site Crematory • Prearranged-Traditional Cremation-Memorial Services 3200 Black at Essington Rds. Joliet, IL 60431

815-741-5500

1201 W. Route 6 at Deerpath Dr Morris, IL 60450

815-942-5040

www.fredcdames.com

Pisut Funeral & Cremation Services 2320 Black Road, Joliet 815-744-0022 www.CHSFuneral.com

1211 Plainfield Rd. Joliet, IL

815-722-0998

For Peace of Mind Tomorrow!

Grave Space Available at all Eight Cemetery loca�ons throughout Crest Hill, Joliet & Plaineld to Serve You!

Restaurant & Catering

829 Moen Avenue • Rockdale, IL 60436

815-725-1977

SPECIALIZING IN POST FUNERAL LUNCHEON

New Cremation Niche Columbarium Now Available at Mt. Olivet & Resurrection Cemeteries!

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The Village of New Lenox is currently accepting resumes for a Fleet Supervisor.

DRIVERS

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Plainfield area. For more details go to www.wescom-9-1-1.org Deadline for application 1/4/16 4p

CLASS A CDL DRIVERS

Truck drive-away company in Romeoville hiring Class A CDL drivers for local work.

4-10hr days, $17 per hr.

Go to www.justtranspo.com to fill out app or call 708-927-8856 for more info Driver

CDL-B STRAIGHT TRUCK CDL-A SEMI TRUCK FT dependable drivers needed!

Class A & Class B, tank & airbrake req. Tank ops training provided for exp. Driver.

Paid holidays & vacation.

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BLACK HORSE CARRIERS is excited to announce we have new Auto Parts Delivery Driver Openings in the Joliet, IL area.

3rd shift. $1,200 a week guarantee for the floater delivery driver Monday thru Friday. Start time 6:30 pm. These are fulltime positions that come with full Benefits, 401K and paid vacation. If you have at least 2 yrs. exp and a solid MVR, we want to hear from you.

Call 630-333-3070 or email jobs@blackhorsecarriers.com

Responsibilities include directing and advising personnel and the completion of tasks including the maintenance and repair of various types of automotive, construction and snow removal equipment.

For detailed information, please visit our website at www.newlenox.net.

Please send your resume to Deb Smetana, Director of Human Resources for the Village of New Lenox at dsmetana@newlenox.net or via US mail to the Village of New Lenox, 1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451.

The Village of New Lenox is an equal opportunity employer.

Warehouse Kelly Services is hiring for Covidien in Joliet, IL

EOE. Drug Testing is a condition of employment.

Immediate opportunities

FURNITURE STORE WAREHOUSE DELIVERY - Valid drivers license a must. Starting Pay $11/hr.

Full time. Apply in person: Mikes Furniture, 830 E Cass, Joliet

Kelly Services is hosting a Career fair at the local IDES unemployment office in Joliet, IL

PRODUCTION

Ajax Linen & Uniform has openings in production. The job includes minor tailoring, hanging, folding and ironing of linens & uniforms. Starting pay is $9.00 per hour.

Please apply at: 1005 Geneva St. Shorewood, IL 60404

SALES ASSOCIATE

Immediate Opening Full Time Sales Associate for window coverings showroom in Mokena.

Call Hansen's Window Coverings Call: 815-935-0010 email: hansenswindows@ sbcglobal.net

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Material Handlers / Forklift Operators

The Career Fair will be Wed. Dec. 9th from 10am to 2pm This career fair will be held at: 250 N. Chicago St. Joliet, IL 60431 Call for pre-registration or additional information 708-465-6710 Please bring copy of resume

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Long Term Exp. Preferred.

Warehouse Want to work for a company that appreciates your talent and skills? Do you enjoy being innovative and working in a fast paced environment? Then MBL is just the place for you! We are looking for new associates in our warehouse who can work on any shift. If you are energetic, have a willingness to work, attention to detail, and the ability to lift 50 pounds; this is the place for you! Whether you have basic warehouse knowledge or are just starting out in your career! Don't delay! We need to hire you right away!

We offer an hourly rate of $12.85. Our benefit package, includes medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) and more!

Applications will be available from 9:00AM till 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.

MBL (USA) Corporation

timing belt manufacturer for GM, Ford, VW, Polaris, Artic Cat, Triumph motorcycle, NHRA funny car 601 Dayton Road Ottawa, Illinois 61350

Warehouse/Production/ Assembly **NOW HIRING**

Nurses CNA'S - PM Cook Housekeeping Floor Care Dietary Aides

Apply in person at:

Lakewood Center

14716 S. Eastern Ave Plainfield, IL 60544 www.lakewoodnursingcenter.com

Forklift Operators / Material Handlers WILMINGTON

WSI is currently hiring Forklift Operators/ Material Handlers in Wilmington, IL

WE ARE HIRING !!

Brand New Warehouse - Clean, New Equipment - Expanding 3PL If you are a safety conscious individual who wants to showcase your industrial skills in an ideal work environment and have the opportunity for a career, we have the opportunity for you.

Skills you will need are as follows:

Load/unload trucks and verify accuracy of items on manifest Operate material handling equipment Identify, hold and segregate defective or damage material Complete paperwork per work instructions as required

Your skills and energy will get you:

! ADOPTION !

Affectionate, Financially Secure Family Joyfully awaits Miracle 1st baby. Excited Grandparents too. !Expenses Paid! 800-816-8424

An opportunity for a full time, permanent career $13/hour with performance reviews at 90 days, 6 month and 1 year Medical, Dental and Vision Paid vacations, sick time and holidays Profit Sharing/401k Quarterly performance bonus

Final candidates must possess a solid work history, pass pre-employment background and post offer drug screen/physical.

If you are ready for a position that rewards you for being a loyal and hard worker, send your resume to carriegibbs@wsi-ismi.com or fax to 815-345-3945

Now Hiring in Romeoville

Contact: Priority Staffing 1314 Houbolt Rd. Joliet, IL 815-725-4121 Or apply online at: www.prioritystaffing.jobs

RECEPTIONIST

Seasonal part time Receptionist with light bookkeeping responsibilities for a professional office in Morris for three months. 25-30 hours per week.

Send resume to: Morris Herald-News attn: Receptionist ad 1136270 1802 N. Division St, Ste 314 Morris, IL 60450

RECESS MONITORS

The Cathedral of St. Raymond School is seeking monitors to supervise indoor / outdoor lunch / recess for the 2015-2016 school year. The position is Monday-Friday 11am-1pm. Interested applicants should contact Mr. Adam Lewickas at: alewickas@csrn.org BREAKING NEWS available 24/7 at TheHerald-News.com

Apply and interview for full time positions by attending our On-Site Job Fairs Friday, December 11, 2015 Wednesday, December 16, 2015

(Drop in anytime between 9am and 3pm)

Location: 300 Innovation Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446 You may also apply online at aryztacareers.silkroad.com Aryzta benefits include 401K, Medical, Dental & Vision

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The Herald-News • Sunday, December 6, 2015 • WANTED – CNA or Cook, Driver 24 hours or 4 hours per day.

Companion for New Lenox resident. Call 708-218-7050

Ladies Raccoon coat hip length size M $100/obo 815-274-2542

LOST CAT JOLIET BLACK & WHITE CAT, “JACK” SEEN NEAR LEEWOOD DR & CATHY REWARD !, 815-878-7467 630-636-8018

FLOOR SCRUBBER - Hoover floor scrubber with 2 round rotating brushes, scrubs & picks up liquid, great for any floor - $75.

815-436-5171 Maytag Washer Great Condition $175 815-474-9054

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LOST SHELTIE KALLIE

Please do not call her . or chase her.

Email kiers12003@yahoo.com or call Kathy at (815) 353-8598 or Natalie at (309) 824-0107

KNUDSON AUCTION & APPRAISALS 815-725-6023 “Since 1947”

Refrigerator ~ Kenmore

Four Men's Lightweight & Winter Jackets, Like New Pet/Smoke Free Environment, $25 for all. 815-436-4222 cbar577329@aol.com Hard to Find Men's Pants - Sizes 31x32, 32x30, 32x30. 36X30, 10 pairs, Assorted, $10 ea.

Or $50 for all. 815-436-4222 cbar577329@aol.com

Kenmore Gas Stove

Almond color, works great, $75.

Kenmore Dishwasher

Black, $50. 630-904-6990 Small Fridge – 3 cu. ft. black small refrigerator with freezer, freezer holds food. Great for college dorm room, excellent condition - $90.

773-315-1700

HOODIE

CAT ~ MALE

Full zip, white, medium. $8.00. 815-838-8329

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2 pair girls jeans, new AZ, Kohls, size 7. 1 pair of Gap jeans, $20/all. New girls 2 size 7-8 turtlenecks, $8, 2 XL long sleeve, long sleeve Tee's, $8, all new.

New 1 short sleeve 14-16+ $4. 815-838-8329

White with markings. Found on Center and Ingalls area.

Contact 815-726-9182

877-264-2527

Side x side with ice maker.

Almond color, works great! $150.

KIDS CLOTHES

1980-2005 Hallmark Barbie Xmas Ornaments, no duplicates, all mint in box, never opened Collection – Serious buyers only, $400 for all. Call 815-436-4222 or email cbar577329@aol.com

Lladro Bells of the Seasons Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter in boxes, $35 each, leave message 815-436-5171

Baby Formula - Enfamil Premium Power Formula, 12.5oz can $8ea. 773-315-1700

The ALDI philosophy is about doing things differently and being smart. And being smart with money means paying great people great wages. Our benefits are among the best too. The ALDI difference is about being more, expecting more and delivering more.

Purchasing Assistant $18.00/Hr (1st year) $18.50/Hr (2nd year) $20.00/Hr (3rd year)

Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word and Outlook required Requirements: • Must have a High School diploma or equivalent (GED), College degree a plus • Must be able to work in a team atmosphere • Excellent analytical and interpersonal/team skills with strong attention to detail • Excellent organizational and communication and mathematical skills • Must have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously • Must be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation • 60 WPM typing speed ALDI is an EOE. No Calls Please.

• Major Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision • 401K Plan with company matching program • Seven Paid National Holidays • Paid Vacation

Apply in person Monday, December 7th 6am-9am & 4pm-7pm Dwight Divisional Office 1 Aldi Drive Dwight, IL 60420 (off I-55 at exit 220)

50 years plus, mounted on a 8'x4' plywood table.

Has locomotive and coal car with 5 or 6 cars altogether, $250. 815-725-1763

2 Matching Living Room/Family Room Chairs – Brown, sturdy material w/ small pattern, comfy & good looking, excellent condition, will share pictures $150. 773-315-1700

Dining Room Set

Solid oak, oval table is 58x41 with 6 chairs and a 12” leaf.

Excellent condition, $300.

815-723-3332 RECLINER - Lane Wall-Hugger Brown, Excellent Condition $50. 815-729-0900

SIDE CHAIRS (2)

Ranch Oak Living Room Side Chairs, $150/both.

815-741-3667 TABLE & CHAIRS 42” round table w/ tan formica top & 4 ladder back wooden chairs w/ leather seats, Great for any Room $150. 815-436-5171

Twin Headboard/Bookcase solid light oak, fits right over bed frame, includes twin XL boxspring, 1996 McDonald's Complete $50. Call 815-436-4222 or 101 Dalmatians Happy Meal Toys Email cbar577329@aol.com Collector's Edition, New in Box $125. Call 815-436-4222 Upright Bookshelf email: cbar577329@aol.com 4 Adjustable Shelves $30. 815-436-4222 Antique Beveled Wall Mirror Email cbar577329@aol.com

$30.

815-436-4222

You know about saving money here. How about earning big opportunity?

TRAIN ~ AMERICAN FLYER

Plainfield Cemetery, Section K

2 plots available, $700/each OBO. 630-907-7240, 540-544-7135

Assorted Vintage – St. Nicholas Square Collection, includes houses, figurines & accessories, $1-$20.

815-436-4222 or email: cbar577329@aol.com Christmas Caroler Dolls Joy & Noel caroler dolls, 13-1/2” - 14” tall with stands from Heritage Signature Collection $25. 815-478-7205 7-9pm BREAKING NEWS available 24/7 at TheHerald-News.com

WOOL RUGS Wool Area Rugs – Oval 7' x 5', Matching Rectangle 4'x 2.5' Beige Color w/ Flower Border Great Condition - $150 for both 815-436-5171 leave message

Dishes – Service for 8, White with blue rim, dinner, soup & salad plates, plus coffee mug, oven & dishwasher safe $35. 815-436-5171

TOOLS Heavy duty vehicle stand, 17” extends to 26” - $20; AIGO 14 pieces combination wrench set $15; electric sander/polisher Sears – all purpose cutting $10; guide $10. 815-436-8689

PUBLIC AUCTION JanKat Gear & Machine, Inc.

1986 Cadillac DeVille Fleetwood

Used twice, paid over $1000, Nice ride, many new parts. 46,500 sell for $400/ea. 815-725-1348 original miles, garage kept. Second owner, $3900. 815-263-8044 Cook Books Paula Deen celebrates $8 Christmas with Paula Deen $5 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4, Lady & Son Savannah Country $5 Good Work Truck, needs brakes or all for $15 815-254-1015 new tires & battery, $2500 815-685-9866

DVD's of JTHS Central

History & Memories (New) $15.00. 815-274-2542

Like new queen sz futon, cherry wood trim w/6” mattress & navy blue cover $75 2 -15” X-mas wreaths never used $10/each, 2 set of clear icicle lights w/ outdoor timer $15 815-274-3722 Rug 7 x 11 excellent condition, Gray W/ White print $80 815-274-2542

SWING

2 seat with canopy top.

815-726-8803

Christmas Décor - Animated Ice Skating Figure of Micky & Minnie Mouse dressed in red velvet, Great for show in windows or next to Xmas tree - $150.

773-315-9677 leave message Christmas Décor – 3' Santa & Reindeer $100; Toymaker working on a Train $50; Granny putting lights on tree $50, All have moving parts 773-315-1700 leave message

Poinsettia Garland large 6” white flowers, beautiful on mantel or stairway about 30' from Sids flower shop - $50.

815-436-5171 Snowman Collection 15 ornaments for $7.50 5 Figurines $5 19” free standing snowman $4 all like new $20/all 815-254-1015

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CLASSICS WANTED

Restored or Unrestored

Cars

Vintage Motorcycles

Domestic/ Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari's, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang, Mopars

$$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

Income Restricted Apts

*Spacious Floor Plans *24-Hr Emergency Maint *Lndry Facilities in Ea Bldg *Minutes from Metra, Pace, Schools, Downtown Joliet

Joliet 1 & 2 Bedroom, Very Clean, $600-$875/mo.

Available Now 815-342-9969

Joliet – 2 Bedroom, No deposit, clean , big, near bus lines, appl.

Included, $160/wk. $694/mo.

815-726-2000 JOLIET, Lg. 1 BR, wood floors, enclosed porch, gas & water included. Sec. 8 welcome, $900/mo. 815-272-5836

Joliet/West Side 2 Bedroom Heat water, gas included. $850/mo + security deposit.

815-744-3194

Jolietrentalunits.com

Studio/1BR, utilities included.

Elevator, Laundry, Guest Library, Near Bus & Downtown. $115-$160/wk. $499-$694/mo.

815-726-2000

Near St. Joes Hosp, Clean 2BR w/balcony, appl, D/W, mirrored closet doors, ceil fans, 2 A/C, available now. 815-744-1155

Rockdale Lower 2BR

All new, 1 car off St, $735/mo + sec, no pets. 815-439-1065

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ROCKDALE ~ 1-1/2 BEDROOM 1st floor, COMPLETELY UPDATED $780/mo + dep, pets welcome.

815-474-9054

MOTORCYCLES WANTED

1.5BA, appl, D/W, open floor plan, ceil fans, 2 A/C, blinds, elec entry, free carport.

815-744-5141

Twin Oaks West, Pretty 2BR

AVAILABLE NOW!!

JOLIET PARKVIEW ESTATES 2BR Duplexes starting at $925 per/mo and Single Family Homes Call for move in Specials!

815-740-3313 All makes, cash paid, reasonable. www.parkviewestates.com Will pick-up.

630-660-0571

DO YOU NEED A CAR? BAD CREDIT WANTED! $300 DOWN CALL ANGIE TODAY 815-272-5155

BadCreditAndINeedACar.com

AVAILABLE NOW! Joliet & Will County - 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Homes. Call now or visit our web site for more info www.protown.org 815-722-1389 Joliet Updated Lg, 3BR, 1½ Bath, 2½ Car Gar, Lg.Yard, Fin. Bsmt, All Appliances, $1500/mo.+sec.

No Sec .8 708-408-8102 Joliet, West Side 1 Story House 2BR,1BA,Living Rm, Kit, Basement Sec. 8 possible, Broker Owned Darrell Jones 815-727-2550

Child's Sled w/ Guard Wood & Metal, $20. 815-838-0239

20636 Burl Court Joliet, Illinois

MINOOKA ~ 2 BEDROOM

Featuring CNC Machinery & Gear Equipment (3) Okuma CNC Turning Centers CNC Vertical Machining Center Barber Coleman Gear Hobbers Mitsubishi CNC Angle Head Grinder Lathes, Vertical Mills, Jig Borer Inspection Equipment Including CMM Offices,

1 bath, W/D hook-up, $950/mo, garbage and water incl, $1000 security dep. 815- 467-2122

Bid Onsite or Online at www.bidspotter.com

Heath Industrial Auctioneers & Appraisers Toll Free 855-88-HEATH

Accepting Applications Studio, 1, 2 & 3 BR's

350 N. Broadway Joliet, IL 60435 Ofc hrs 9am-4:30pm M-F

FILING CABINETS

Metal, 4 drawer, $20/all.

815-726-8803

Evergreen Terrace Apartments

Call for Appt!

815-722-7556

Extension Ladder - 22' aluminum including rope, excellent condition $100. 773-315-1700

Grandeur Noel fabric mache snowman $35 Grandeur Noel acrylic snowman family $45 Grandeur Noel porcelain santa on Wedding Toasting Flutes wheels $30 Macy's, New in Box, Never Used, Grandeur 34pc. Victorian village Received as Duplicate Gift Item $50 $15. 815-436-4222 815-436-4222 e-mail for pics at X-Mas dinnerware super strong fine cbar577329@aol.com china, chip resistant, 8 plates, 4 Nativity Set – 1980's Avon, mugs, dishwasher/microwave sale white, all porcelain, 14 pieces like new $30 including stable & angel. Beautiful 815-254-1015 and in great condition - $250.

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Joliet / Downtown, Rooms for Bethel Drive Large 3BR, 1.5BA

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New kitchen, new appl, new paint, ceil fans, free heat/gas, 1st floor.

Available now. 815-744-1155 The Herald-News Classified It works.

Rent, Utilities included, Furnished/ Unfurnished. $91 per wk. $395/mo 815-722-1212

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Heating & Air Conditioning

Foreign 815-722-4629

Repair all Makes & Models

Hot Water Heaters

Handyman Service Available

“THE PLACE FOR PARTS” Since 1980

815-740-9983

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CENTURY DRYWALL

JOHN'S PAINTING

Drywall Hanging Taping Patching & Repairs Plaster Repair

Jerry

Interior/Exterior Drywall Repairs, Free Estimates 25 yrs Experience Fully Insured Locally Owned.

630-258-4861

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The Herald-News • Sunday, December 6, 2015 • Joliet~ Big Clean, Furnished, Wood Floors, Fridge, Microwave, Laundry, Elevator, On Bus Line. $105/wk. $455/mo 815-726-2000

Elwood, IL Starting Jan 1, 2016 18.17 tillable acres at 4000 North Noel Rd. Please contact Henry @ 815-327-4876 for more details

JOLIET 1600-4000 Sq Ft

I-55 and Black Rd, 12' ceiling, 220V, 3PH, $850/$1750.

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THE WILL COUNTY BOARD WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING RE: INTENT TO REQUEST QUICK TAKE POWERS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG WEBER ROAD FROM SOUTH OF 135TH STREET/ROMEO ROAD EXTENDING TO SOUTH OF NORMANTOWN ROAD, WILL COUNTY SECTION NO. 14-0017042-RP DURING THE LEGISLATIVE & POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING AT 9:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015 IN THE COUNTY BOARD COMMITTEE ROOM, WILL COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 302 NORTH CHICAGO STREET, SECOND FLOOR, JOLIET, ILLINOIS. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED AND WILL BE ALLOWED TO MAKE COMMENTS AT THAT TIME. THE PROPOSED PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS ARE ON DISPLAY IN THE COUNTY CLERK AND COUNTY BOARD OFFICES, 302 NORTH CHICAGO STREET, SECOND FLOOR, JOLIET, ILLINOIS, AND MAY BE VIEWED DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

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The Will County Historic Preservation Commission meets regularly the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Following are the anticipated meeting dates for January 5th, February 2nd, March the 2016 Calendar Year: January 1st, April 5th, May 3rd, June 7th, 6, February 3, March 2, April 6, July 5th, August 2nd, September May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3,

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3. Evidence of having a minimum of 5 years building construction trades experience specifically related to asbestos testing, remediation, and abatement.

4. A Summary of past record of performance of the firm and personnel with respect asbestos assessment, remediation, and abatement: accessibility to clients, ability to meet schedules, communication, and coordination skills.

5. Copies of County and/or State registrations which include and may not be limited to licensure by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

6. A summary of the firm's experience working in Will County.

7. A summary of the firm's capacity of carrying out all aspects of required asbestos related activities, including any experience with preparing reports, drawings, and specifications.

8. A cost of services per housing unit for Inspection, Assessment, which includes all samples, lab fees, and any other associated costs.

9. A schedule outlining the timeframe from initial contact to scheduling the inspection, conducting the inspection, through an asbestos assessment report being received by Will County.

10. Proof of insurances (General Liability and Workers Compensation).

11. References from previous clients or related work with the firm within the past five years.

Method of Selection: Proposals will be reviewed by an evaluation team for the purpose of identifying and recommending those individuals offering, in total, the overall cost for services, expedient service delivery, the highest qualifications, and experience with these types of projects. The individuals or firms recommended may also be interviewed by members of the evaluation team for the express intention of recommending a final individual or firm to perform this work for Will County.

Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246. MBE/WBE: Women and Minority Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit proposal.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

Please submit 1 original, 1 copy, and a USB Drive containing all materials in an opaque sealed envelope with a cover letter. All materials may be submitted to the attention of Elizabeth Dunn/Michael Smetana, Will County Land Use Department, during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

This proposal should be addressed and submitted to: Community Development Division Will County Land Use Department 58 E. Clinton Street, Suite 500 Joliet, IL 60433 Questions can be emailed to Michael Smetana msmetana@willcountylanduse.com. Proposals will not be accepted after the prescribed deadline date and time of December 28, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

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Sheriff’s office secures new gasoline supplier Grundy County Sheriff’s Office signs contract with Elburn Cooperative

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – In an attempt to save the county money, Grundy County Sheriff Kevin Callahan put a contract out to bid this year for motor fuel.

The contract, which is not required to go to bid, has been with Grainco FS for a number of years, according to Callahan.

“This year, because we have a new administrator, when I was contacted to sign a new contract I reached out to Doug [Pryor] for advice,” Callahan said. “He told me the highway went out to bid for their gas and were able to get it cheaper than we had in the

past, so we decided to go to bid as well.”

Pryor said there were two bids received, one from Grainco FS, and another from Elburn Cooperative, with the Elburn bid coming in 3 cents cheaper a gallon.

Callahan said the department averages about 60,000 gallons of fuel a year, and the 3 cents savings a gallon is $1,800 a year.

“We’ve had a good relationship with Grainco and were very happy with their services, but I decided this year to go to bid and take the recommendation of the Law and Justice Committee, which is my oversight committee,” he said.

Kevin Callahan Grundy County sheriff The committee, which met Thursday, voted 3-2 in favor of going with Elburn Cooperative.

Board members Deb Warning and Harold Vota voted for the change while Frank Halpin and Don Neushwander voted against it.

Committee Chairman Ken Iverson was absent, so board Chairman David Welter cast the tiebreaking vote to move

forward with Elburn Cooperative.

Pryor said by going out to bid the county is keeping with its initiative to be transparent.

He said the change in providers had nothing to do with service, which historically has been very good from Grainco.

It is just a matter of taking the cheaper bid as they do with most contracts in the county, he said.

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He was booked into the Grundy County Jail and given a Jan. 11 court date.

• Jacub P. Vota, 18, of Morris, was arrested by Morris police Saturday on a charge of possession of marijuana between 10 and 30 grams. He was given a Dec. 28 court date.

• Frank T. Saenz, 54, of Oak Lawn, was arrested by Morris police Saturday on a charge of driving under the influence and improper lane usage. He was given a Jan. 11 court date.

• Jamie L. Brauer, 20, of Gardner, was arrested Friday on a charge of possession of drug equipment. She was given a Jan. 4 court date.

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County sheriff’s deputies Sunday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving with a suspended license. He was given a Jan. 4 court date.

• Timothy W. Milashoski, 25, of Chicago, was arrested by Grundy County sheriff’s deputies Saturday GRUNDY COUNTY on a failure-to-appear warrant • Enrique Cintora, 20, of Midlo- for a charge of driving under the thian, was arrested by Grundy influence. He was booked into the County sheriff’s deputies Sunday Grundy County Jail. on charges of possession of • Cynthia S. Gremar, 38, of marijuana between 30 and 500 Coal City, was arrested by Coal grams and possession with City police Saturday on charges intent to deliver. He was booked of criminal trespass to land and into the Grundy County Jail. retail theft. She was booked into • Timothy L. McWilliams, 27, of the Grundy County Jail and given Morris, was arrested by Grundy a Dec. 28 court date.

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“This year, because we have a new administrator, when I was contacted to sign a new contract I reached out to Doug [Pryor] for advice. He told me the highway went out to bid for their gas and were able to get it cheaper than we had in the past, so we decided to go to bid as well.”

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• David W. Swinney, 61, of Minooka, was arrested by Morris police Sunday on a charge of theft of lost or mislaid property.

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Living Nativity on Sunday evening in Morris celebrates Jesus’ birth

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Shaw Media Correspondent MORRIS – The still, chilly night Sunday evening was the perfect setting for a serene reminder of why many in Morris celebrate Christmas – the birth of Jesus Christ more than 2,000 years ago in a small Bethlehem stable.

Members and friends of the First Presbyterian Church in Morris re-enacted the living Nativity scene for the community, complete with Mary, Joseph, the little baby Jesus, shepherds, kings, wise men and hosts of angels, including the Angel Gabriel.

Associate Pastor the Rev. Jeri Baker said the event, which was staged three times throughout the evening, went well.

“We think it was fantastic and a lot of fun,” Baker said.

“It’s a way for us to bring the Christmas story to life in a different way.”

Baker said the outdoor

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Will Frey, who attends First Presbyterian Church in Morris, holds his daughter, Vivian, together with church member Alexis Johnson. Frey portrayed the Angel Gabriel, and Johnson was one of the hosts of angels in Sunday’s living Nativity production.

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Tom Greenway of Greenway Automotive speaks Monday night to Morris City Council about a TIF loan the city approved with a 7-0 vote that will help the dealership pay for its remodeling project.

Morris City Council OKs Greenway loan

By MIKE MALLORY mmallory@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The city of Morris agreed to loan Greenway Automotive $600,000 to help pay for an approximately $1 million remodel of its dealership at 300 Bedford Road.

The Morris City Council, with a 7-0 vote Monday night, approved the loan to be paid back with 2 percent interest.

Alderman Julian Houston, who was in the hospital recovering from knee surgery, participated in the meeting via telephone after the other six aldermen approved it with a 6-0 vote.

As collateral, Greenway offered 45 acres of land near WalMart for the loan, which was approved within the agreement as well and is worth more than $1 million.

Tom Greenway, along with his brother and sister, are signing the loan. He said they all take the responsibility very seriously.

“We very well understand

it’s a loan, and it needs to get paid back,” Greenway said.

“We hope to get it paid back as soon as possible.”

In order to be granted a TIF loan, a property must lie within the TIF district, which it does.

A TIF district is an area in which assessed property values are frozen in the year the TIF agreement begins. The difference in tax revenue generated between the frozen tax value and present-day value goes into a special TIF fund to be used for improvements to properties within the district.

It’s not the first time the city has granted a TIF loan. It has done TIF loans with Talty Auto and Big R. Greenway will pay it back in a balloon loan format because the current TIF agreement expires in 2022. This means Greenway would pay back the loan with monthly payments until the TIF agreement expires, at which point Greenway would be required to pay whatever amount is left

on the loan.

Greenway stated the business is expanding, and because of it, they’ve recently hired six employees. Dealership sales are rising, and Greenway intends to continue bringing in more sales tax to the city.

Much like Talty Auto’s remodel, Mayor Richard Kopczick said Greenway is required to upgrade its facility and is paying a considerable amount on its own.

“The loan is not a free gift,” Kopczick said after the meeting. “With the 2 percent interest, job creation and continued sales tax, the city is making money on it.”

In other news, Julie Buck addressed the council with an update on the Grundy County Community Organizations Active in Disaster. She stated the purpose of a COAD is to fill gaps between first responders and a long-term recovery team during times of natural or manmade disaster, from weather-related issues to active shooter situations.

MORRIS – The Grundy County Finance Committee heard a presentation from John Vezzetti, vice president of Bernardi Securities Inc., showing hypothetical savings if the county decides to refinance 2010 bonds that were used to construct the county’s 911 center, as well as other county purchases.

The 2010 series of bonds were under the economic stimulus plan, where a percent of the interest was to be reimbursed back to the county from the federal government.

The reimbursement was affected because of the federal sequestration and amounts scheduled to come back biannually have not been paid at 100 percent, according to Vezzetti.

“In 2010 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the government presented a bond program,” he said. “The bonds that were issued were taxable, and the federal government was to rebate 45 percent of the interest cost back to the county.”

The rebate currently is being paid at 41.92 percent because of sequestration, and the upcoming year’s rebate is questionable.

Vezzetti said the federal government expects sequestration to go up to 2025, leaving the amount that will be rebated up in the air.

“It’s a good cost savings measure for the county.

It also reduces our risk to federal sequestration.”

David Nelson Grundy County Finance Committee chairman A hypothetical look at refunding scenarios shows that, depending if the government is refunding at 45 percent or at the current 41.92 percent, refinancing can cut costs.

If the government was rebating at 45 percent, the county would see a savings of about $79,000 savings with refinancing; if the life of the bond remained at the 41.92 percent rebate, the county could see hypothetical savings of nearly $157,000.

Although the savings are smaller than the $1.4 million savings realized when the county refinanced its 2008 bonds earlier this year, county officials admitted they could save money.

In addition to the cost savings, the refinancing of the bonds would cut about two years off the pay cycle, ending with a small payment in 2029 versus making full payments through 2030.

“It’s a good cost savings measure for the county,” David Nelson, finance chairman said after the meeting.

“It also reduces our risk to federal sequestration.”

The committee voted, 6-0, with Kerri Courtright abstaining to send it to the Grundy County Public Building Commission for vote.

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By MIKE MALLORY mmallory@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Residents who don’t want to go through the hassle of baking dozens of cookies for holiday parties will have an alternative for their snack outlet this weekend.

The Morris Community High School Band Boosters is holding a cookie walk Saturday.

From 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Morris High School band room, parents of band members will have a variety of cookies – compiled from family recipes and Pinterest finds – on sale for $6 a pound.

The cookie walk is chaired by band mothers Sharon Alonzo and Pam Mueller.

The cookie walk appears to be growing, said band booster President Julie Buck. Pro-

ceeds go toward enhancing the band program, whether it be through the purchase of music, uniform cleaning and taking part in several competitions, among other activities.

The fundraiser aims to cover many such costs, which are not paid for by the district’s yearly budget.

“We wouldn’t have to raise money if we had generic uniforms or didn’t compete,” Buck said. “But we want our kids to be better, and have the chance to experience different music and environments.”

In order to do this, participating parents are asked to bake at least four dozen cookies. The number raised recently from three dozen in order to meet demand.

The cookies are dropped off at the band room Friday after

school, and the snacks range from family recipes to new experiments found on sites such as Pinterest, Buck said. Some are decorated with Christmas greens and reds.

“A couple moms go all out with decorations,” Buck said.

“Those go pretty fast. People are in line at 8:30 a.m.”

For example, last year, a couple people were buying every cookie they could carry.

After inquiring, Buck said she found out they were hosting an impromptu party later that night.

Some people buy the cookies and gift wrap them for loved ones, she said. In addition to cookies by the pound, some parents bake pies or loaf breads priced for each item.

Buck is going to bake eggnog cookies and pound cake.

If you go WHAT: Morris Community High School Band Boosters Cookie Walk WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday WHERE: Morris High School band room, 1000 Union St., Morris BENEFICIARY: Proceeds enhance MCHS band program COST: $6 a pound for cookies, pies and loafs priced for each item

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Grace Bible Church to offer 10 to 11:30 a.m. This is a free child care, gift wrapping community event. Dress for the MINOOKA – Grace Bible Church will offer child care and gift wrapping Saturday while adults Christmas shop.

Child care will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and gift wrapping will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Child care is available for potty-trained kids up to 12 years old. The cost is $12 for the first child and $8 for each additional child.

Included in the fee are lunch, a craft, playtime and a movie.

Donations will be accepted for gift wrapping. Grace Bible Church is at 748 Jones Road in Minooka. For information or to reserve a spot, email outreach@ gracewired.net.

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Registration open for 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

MINOOKA – Participants can register for the 5K Reindeer Run/Walk, according to a news release from the Ellis House and Equestrian Center.

The event will be at 9 a.m. Sunday at the cross country trails at the center, 13986 McKanna Road. Preregistration is encouraged. Registration forms can be obtained at www.ellishec. com/pdfs/2015ReindeerRunRegistrationForm.pdf. Same-day registration begins at 7 a.m. and closes at 8:45 a.m.

The preregistration entry fee is $25. Same-day registration Winter Wonderland planned at Channahon park is $35. Race-day packet pickup begins at 7 a.m. For information, CHANNAHON – The Winter call Ellis House and Equestrian Wonderland event will be from Center at 815-475-4035 or visit 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday www.ellishec.com. at Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club, 24355 W. Bluff Road in Newark library to offer Channahon.

Tuesday book chat Families can pet and star in NEWARK – Enjoy breakfast, a photo with a real reindeer.

Visitors also can enjoy carolers, tea and a discussion on “A horse-drawn carriage rides and Christmas Blizzard,” by Garrison Keillor at 10 a.m. Dec. 15 at the a candy cane hunt at 11 a.m. A balloon artist will entertain from Charles B. Phillips Library, 6 N.

Jackson St. in Newark.

James Sparrow wishes he could spend Christmas at his vacation home, but instead he is forced to visit his sick uncle in North Dakota. Books and audio books are available one month in advance at the circulation desk.

Newark library to hold Lego Club on Dec. 16

NEWARK – The three-cup challenge is back. Lego enthusiasts will be challenge to make an object with only three scoops of Legos at 4 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Charles B. Phillips Library, 6 N. Jackson St. in Newark. The public can vote for its favorite creation in the library.

Newark library to offer Adult Coloring Book Club

NEWARK – Enjoy a night of relaxation with soothing music and hot refreshments. Relax and color the stress away at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Charles B. Phillips Library, 6 N. Jackson St. in Newark. The library will provide coloring books, crayons, markers and colored pencils.

High school ages and older are encouraged.

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These are questions addressed the book, “Beyond Companionship: Connecting with Kindred Souls of Animal Companions.”

Written by Amy Miller, the book details the importance of good relationships between owners and their pets.

Miller delves into the powerful connections that are made between owners and their animal companions.

With her background as an Intuitive Animal Communicator, she explores the connection so pet owners can gain a better and deeper understanding of the connections that are made between owner and animal.

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Blackbird’s Bowl in Morris is hosting a book signing Sunday. lives of their animals in a powerful way.”

Her book also aims to offer a unique take on how to empathize with animal companions after they have passed away and crossed over.

Miller hopes that her distinctive outlook in the text will forever change the way owners view and interact with their pets.

Blackbird’s Bowl is having

a book signing from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at its store, 221 Liberty St. in Morris. Miller will conduct a book discussion at 11:30 a.m. and will be available for any questions.

Her book will be available for purchase, as well.

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Santa to visit Morris early NEWARK – Welcome winter’s on weekends until Dec. 20 furry friends at storytime at MORRIS – Santa has arrived in Morris.

If you missed him in the Lighted Holiday Parade, you still have plenty of opportunities to visit him.

Santa will be in his house on Illinois Avenue to visit with children from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturdays and 1 to 3 p .m. Sundays through Dec. 20.

Newark library to hold holiday trivia event

NEWARK – Which American president banned Christmas trees in the White House?

Find out the answer at Holiday Trivia at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Charles B. Phillips Library, 6 N. Jackson St. in Newark.

Test your brain this holiday season with categories such as holiday songs, Hanukkah, Christmas around the world, Kwanzaa and more.

Registration is required. Teams are encouraged.

10:30 a.m. Friday at the Charles B. Phillips Library, 6 N. Jackson St. in Newark.

Dance, sing, listen to stories, and create a polar bear-themed craft.

Registration is required; visit www.cbplib.us to register online.

Newark library to offer matinee Friday afternoon NEWARK – Don’t let the cold weather keep you away from a matinee at 2 p.m. Friday at the Charles B. Phillips Library, 6 N. Jackson St. in Newark.

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Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.

Church Annex, 308 Massasioit St. in Minooka.

Decorated and homemade cookies will be available. The cost is $12 a bucket.

The event is sponsored by YMCA to hold evening Minooka United Methodist with Santa on Friday Women, and proceeds will go MORRIS – An Evening with to support missions helping Santa will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. women and children.

Friday at the Morris Community YMCA, 320 Wauponsee St. in Morris Building & Loan to Morris. offer pictures with Santa There will Christmas crafts, MORRIS – Morris Building snacks and an opportunity to & Loan, 211 E. Jefferson St., is get a photo with Santa. proud to announce the visit of For information, visit www.

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All children are welcome to Minooka United Methodist come and visit with Santa. to hold cookie sale Bring a donation for the Toys MINOOKA – A Christmas for Tots and you will receive a Cookie Sale will start at 8:30 picture keepsake with Santa. a.m. Saturday and go until Any Cowabunga Kids Club cookies are sold out. It will be at members that come to make the Minooka United Methodist a deposit Saturday will receive

Newark Library to offer storytime event Dec. 18

NEWARK – Welcome winter’s furry creatures at Storytime!

Dance, sing, listen to stories, and create a craft on the theme of reindeers at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 18 at Charles B. Phillips Library, 6 N. Jackson St. in Newark.

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Mary and Joseph were played by church members Mariah Mitchell and Geoff Dergo. when Jesus was born,” Alexis said.

Animals were in the scene, as well, brought by the owners and helpers of Staudacher Farms in Yorkville. Five-yearold Rhen Staudacher was one of the heavenly hosts in the production, and her pony also had a role.

Yorkville sixth-grader Jenna Buss was a shepherd. Enacting the scene meant a lot to her, and having a role with the animals was special, as well.

“Just getting involved with the animals is really cool,” she

said. “The hardest part is walking them both in together.”

Debbie Granat came with the Yorkville crew to help out.

“It’s a blast,” she said. “It’s just different. Usually, we do camps and horseback lessons. ... The fact that we can give back is nice.”

Mandi Medler of Morris belongs to the church and brought her children to see the living Nativity.

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Church member Will Frey portrayed Gabriel. His first year at the church, he said he enjoyed the role and also learned more about the story while preparing for it. Frey said he thought the event was a nice offering to the community and something people don’t see every day.

“It’s something different,” he said. “It’s kind of a challenge for me, getting in front of an audience. It’s very exciting, though, learning how Jesus came into the world and to be able to react to what’s going on.”

It was Saratoga School sixth-grader Alexis Johnson’s second time in the production.

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Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m.

Wednesday, at the Solon-Telford Born: Dec. 30, 1920; in Peru, IL Funeral Home, Streator. Burial Died: Dec. 3, 2015; in Streator, IL will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Streator. Family members will Anita B. Galick, serve as pallbearers.

94, of Streator Born Dec. 30, 1920, in Peru, passed away Illinois she was the daughter Thursday, Dec. 3, of Peter and Dorothea (Otten2015, at Heritage bach) Martin. She married John Health Therapy “Jack” Galick on Jan. 15, 1944. He and Senior Care, preceded her in death on Aug. 4, Streator.

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She is survived by sons, David Burial will be (Ann) Galick of Peoria and Donald at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, at St. (Sharon) Galick of Streator; Michael the Arch- daughters, Nancy (George) Vadas of Streator and Patricia (Doug) angel Parish Church, Streator.

Msgr. Philip Halfacre will officiate. Grunnet of Morris; grandchildren,

Candi (Jeff) Rose of Streator, Shannon (Bob) Hays of Streator, Allison (John) Lausas of Woodridge, Britney (Derek Roetzer) Vadas of Normal, Jordan Vadas of Hanover Park, Caitlin Galick of Peoria, Lauren Galick of Streator and Peter Galick of Peoria; 6 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Robert Martin; and a sister, Blanche Epps.

Born and raised in LaSalle-Peru she attended LaSalle-Peru grade schools and high school. She relocated to Streator in 1946.

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Transgender actress, Warhol muse Holly Woodlawn dies The ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES – Holly Woodlawn, the transgender actress made famous by Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey in their 1970s films “Trash” and “Women in Revolt,” has died.

Woodlawn died Sunday in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer, said her former caretaker and friend Mariela Huerta.

She was 69.

Born Harold Danhakl, she took on the name Holly Woodlawn after running away from home at age 15 and hitchhiking to New York City, where she became one of Warhol’s drag queen “superstars.”

Her story was immortalized in the first lines of the Lou Reed song “Walk on the Wild Side.”

It began: “Holly came from Miami, F.L.A. Hitchhiked her way across the U.S.A. Plucked her eyebrows on the way. Shaved her legs and then he was a she. She says, ‘Hey, babe, take a walk on the wild side.’ ” Woodlawn explained in a 2007 interview with the British newspaper The Guardian that she didn’t get to know

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She was a member of the former St. Anthony Church and currently belonged to St. Michael the Archangel Church. She was also a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary.

Anita, who was proud of her Irish heritage, was an amazing grandmother who loved to tell many stories to her grandchildren. She was funny and quick-witted and never lost her sense of humor. She enjoyed painting and word searches and was truly an amazing woman who will be dearly missed by her fam-

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Reed until after the song was released in 1972.

Woodlawn received critical acclaim for her film roles, but she couldn’t find mainstream success.

Her cult status helped her make a comeback in such 1990s independent films as “Twin Falls Idaho” and “Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss.”

More recently, she appeared in the TV comedy “Transparent.”

Of her time as a Warhol superstar, she told the Guardian: “I felt like Elizabeth Taylor! Little did I realize that not only would there be no money, but that your star would flicker for two seconds and that was it. But it was worth it, the drugs, the parties, it was fabulous.”

Huerta said Woodlawn had no survivor. Plans for a memorial service were pending.

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A former Navajo Nation interim chairman who oversaw the tribe during one of its most tumultuous times has died.

Leonard Haskie died Sunday after a battle with cancer, said his daughter, Lenore. He was 71.

Tribal lawmakers elected Haskie to serve as interim chairman in 1989 after then-Chairman Peter MacDonald was put on leave over a corruption scandal. Haskie was at the helm when MacDonald vowed to take back the chairmanship, and MacDonald’s supporters tried to overthrow the government, inciting a deadly riot in Window Rock. The tribe, recognizing the chairmanship had too much power, restructured the government and created an executive branch with a president, and a judicial and legislative branch.

Haskie ran for the presidency in 1990. He endured his own legal battle when a federal grand jury indicted him on bribery, misapplication of tribal funds and money laundering. He pleaded guilty to three counts of soliciting or allowing others to solicit bribes for his failed presidential campaign and served three years of probation.

Despite that, Haskie remained revered as a Navy veteran and tribal leader who instilled the value of Navajo

culture, tradition and language in his people, Sanostee Chapter President Jerry Bodie said.

“People had a lot of respect for him and wherever he went, especially here in the community, there was nobody who would turn away from him,” Bodie said. “They would greet him still as their leader.”

Haskie went on to work for the Gallup-McKinley School District in northwestern New Mexico in 1995 as assistant superintendent of support services. District Superintendent Frank Chiapetti said Monday that Haskie’s knowledge of politics and education in engineering played in the district’s favor as he advocated for funding for new school buildings.

“We couldn’t be where we are without him,” he said.

Lenore Haskie said the earliest memories of her father were of people dropping by their house while he was a tribal lawmaker in the late 1970s and 1980s, thanking him for supporting community centers and the extension of water and power lines to their homes.

He stepped back into politics in 2014 and 2015 for a couple of months when he was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Navajo Nation Council. Elections always brought out excitement in him, as he tracked who was seeking posts on the Tribal Council and for the presidency, his daughter said.

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Try donating a little bit of money to causes you believe in.

Folks make philanthropic contributions for all sorts of reasons. Let’s start with the important ones first.

People make philanthropic donations to support causes in which they personally believe directly affect the communities in which they live and to teach their children about the importance of giving back and paying things forward.

Making a donation to a cause you believe is personally important allows one to leave some small, indelible positive mark on your community.

Do you have fond memories of riding your bicycle as a child? Consider Operation St. Nick.

Ever actually been hungry or under financial stress?

Consider the We Care of Grundy County food pantry.

Do you believe in connecting children who overcome difficult challenges every day while showing courage and joy? Consider Special Connections.

Do you believe that seniors who truly are not able to enjoy basic shelter and community through no fault of their own deserve a bed and safe place to live?

Consider the Grundy County Housing Authority.

Some folks donate to causes to teach their children important life lessons: Their parents provide them not only with material things that others do not have, but also with non-material things that others lack, like love teaching and an always available ear to listen; that faith-based giving is a keystone of all the great

religions; and that children can make a difference in the world. Children need to see tangible results. They are creatures of their senses and immediacy. They need stories that teach charity and compassion.

If they like a particular kind of animal, adopt one at a zoo and go see it. If faithbased charity is important to you, Samaritan’s Purse is tough to beat.

If your child wants to help the poorest of the poor directly and wants immediate gratification, then look at Give Directly. Within about 30 minutes the funds will have been received by a family in need in Kenya or Uganda. Want to teach them that the holidays are about others and share a gratifying experience with them?

Take part of the holiday toy budget. Go on the Internet.

Have them choose a charity.

You will see that your hard work surprisingly has paid off by witnessing the character that you have instilled in them. My children never cease to amaze me, both the good, and, dare I say, the entertaining.

The financial reasons and methods to do so are discussed frequently and at length, but worth a quick recap. Get a receipt.

Donations should be made by the end of the year to take advantage of the tax laws.

Donate appreciated assets.

Donations can be made by check, credit cards, cash and even PayPal. Finally, remember it is the holiday season. Be charitable. Resist the urge to donate in the name of an annoying friend.

• Robert Benjamin Johnston is a trustee for the Community Foundation of Grundy County. The Community Foundation writes a column twice a month for the Morris Herald-News.

Morris reader wins $100 drawing toward Apple Butter purchases

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The Morris Herald-News published the “12 days of Christmas” special section Nov. 25. As a part of the promotion, readers were offered the opportunity to enter into a drawing for $100 toward purchases at one of the section’s advertisers. This years winner, Tricia Karr (center), selected Apple Butter. Karr is shown Friday evening during Midnight in Morris with Apple Butter owners Jane and Stu Kerr.

Rezin attends Boston leadership program SUBMITTED REPORT BOSTON – State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, was one of only 12 legislators from around the country to attend a four-day executive leadership workshop the first week of December in Boston, led by the National Conference of State Legislators and the Beacon Leadership Collaborative.

“To be included in this workshop is quite the honor,” Rezin said. “This isn’t your average leadership program.

It is unique, intense and very engaging. It is something that will not only help me as a representative of my district, but something I can take to my colleagues to help them become even better legislators and leaders for their constituents.”

Using the principles of adaptive leadership and the events of the first days of the American Revolution, legislators attending the workshop used the events of the late 1700s as a case study to recognize current leadership challenges and how those who fought for our independence and then crafted the U.S. Constitution might improve today’s political challenges.

“Politics has become too personal these days, and it shouldn’t be that way,” Rezin said. “While I believe our founding fathers would really appreciate how our democracy is working toState Sen. day and how Sue Rezin it’s a model R-Morris for other governments around the world, they would be disappointed with the personal attacks that all too often are associated with being an elected official.

That said, with workshops like this and getting to know great leaders from around the country and seeing new, youthful energy all around us in city halls, state capitols and the U.S. Capitol, I believe the best days are ahead of us.”

The leadership conference also included fireside chats about history and leadership and why these historical lessons still matter today. Pulitzer Prize winning historians and authors Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of “Team of Rivals” and David Hackett Fischer, author of “Washing-

ton’s Crossing,” led conversations during the program.

“It was such a privilege to meet and discuss important topics with some of the greatest authors and minds today,” Rezin said. “Discussing the difference between leadership and authority, how leadership is a dynamic and interactive process, and the best way to put an action plan in place, are all key pieces to being a better leader and representative for your constituents.”

The group of legislators met in some historic locations in the United States, including: • Buckman Tavern, where the Lexington militia gathered the night before the fateful encounter with the British on Lexington Common and where Paul Revere stopped to quench his thirst after his fabled ride.

• Hancock-Clarke House, where John Hancock and Sam Adams met to discuss the American Revolution and the place where Paul Revere ended his ride shortly after midnight.

• The Old State House, the original capitol building of Massachusetts built in 1713, where the Royal Governor held court and where the Boston Massacre occurred.

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SPORTS

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Minooka’s Sydney Arlis drives to the basket around Morris’ Kayla Cryder on Saturday night in Morris.

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WINTER SPORTS Rob Oesterle We’re a few weeks into the winter season already as far as high school sports go and we are starting to get a pretty good idea of what our basketball teams look like.

The scene hasn’t been pretty in Morris, as both the boys and girls teams already have had injury issues to deal with and the always-tough Northern Illinois Big 12 East season has barely gotten under way. Both teams lost big on the road to Kaneland on Friday night before falling to Minooka on Saturday night at home, but both showed better at home.

Both the girls and boys teams still are searching for that one go-to player who they can count on for a good look at the basket at a crucial time.

The teams have been balanced scoring-wise, but the girls lost all-time leading scorer Julie Guard Will Clausel is fouled driving to the bucket in a Nov. 27 game against Rochelle.

Jurasits and the boys lost 1,000-point scorer Austin Patter- mares for opponents with his unique mixture of size, outside son from last season. Now, the shooting and quickness. With search is on to find the player his younger brother, Jonny, who may not necessarily take those places in the record books, running the point and showcasing his ability to drive and dish but certainly in the game plan. to either Joe or Larry Roberts In Minooka, the girls have on the wing or Blake Parzych one of the top one-two punchin the post, Minooka is a hard es in the area in point guard team to defend. Plus, coach Brooke Lynn Bachmann and Scott Tanaka’s team prides itself forward Sydney Arlis. Both on its defense, so outscoring the players are capable of carrying the team offensively and getting Indians will be a night-in, nightout challenge. close to 20 points a game, but In Coal City, first-year coach they also have other qualities.

Keith Kiper doesn’t have the Bachmann runs the show on biggest roster around, but offense and can be a big factor what he does have is a group of without scoring as she can find the open player with ease. Arlis, players that gives its maximum effort each time on the floor. meanwhile, usually is tasked The Coalers are one of those with guarding the other team’s teams that may not wow you biggest offensive threat and neutralizing her, something she with their record, but no one Larry W. Kane for Shaw Media has done with startling regulari- is looking forward to playing Morris’ Meghan Jurak drives to the basket around Minooka’s Rylee them. Nick Micetich gives ty the past two seasons.

Harr on Saturday in Morris. Minooka won, 35-25. them strong senior leadership, The Minooka boys team has Christian Johnson and Keegan no different. The Coalers are 4-4 McCormick returns, he will add a wealth of returning talent Clampitt can hurt you from and are off to a 2-0 start in the from a team that made a run another dimension to Seneca, outside if you leave them open Interstate Eight Conference. to the regional championship making it a tough out once the and Collin Hundley made the In Seneca, the Irish are game last season. Off to a 4-2 postseason rolls around. The all-tournament team in the Coal awaiting the return of starting start, the Indians look like a Seneca girls, meanwhile, have point guard Ross McCormick. team to be reckoned with again. City Turkey Tournament. had a similar problem as MorOn the girls side, coach Brad Until then, Sean Baker, Devin Joe Butler recorded his 1,000th ris, in that the Irish are looking career point in Saturday night’s Schmitt’s teams have developed Bryant and Brody Harty have for a consistent scoring leader. win over Morris and will contin- a reputation that hang their hat been picking up the slack for At Gardner-South Wilmingon their defense. This season is coach Russ Witte’s team. Once ue to provide matchup nightton, the boys leader is three-year

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starter Scott Horrie, who turned in a 35-point effort already this season in a win over Coal City.

With Horrie’s senior leadership and the emergence of some younger players, the Panthers could be a Class 1A force in the postseason. The same goes for the girls, as Marlana Ferrari, Jenni Price and Sydney Perkins have been the anchors of a G-SW team that is off to a 4-3 start.

Finally, don’t be surprised to see both Newark teams make a deep postseason run in Cass 1A. The boys, with returning starters Jack and Will Clausel, Evan Schomer and Steve McGrath coming back from a team that reached a sectional final last year, have a combination of size and shooting that most Class 1A teams will struggle with. The girls feature 6-foot-3 Jasmine Mitchell in the middle and Kelsea Zitt returning at the wing from a team that won a regional title last season.

It should make for an interesting winter.

• Rob Oesterle is the sports editor at the Morris Herald-News. He can be reached at roesterle@shawmedia.com.

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Families of Faith girls go 1-2 STAFF REPORTS CHANNAHON – Despite 24 points and six rebounds from Destiny Villalejo, the Families of Faith Christian Academy girls basketball team suffered a 42-40 defeat at the hands of South Bend HomeSchool Diamonds on Saturday afternoon in the second round of the Families of Faith Screaming Eagles Invite.

South Bend got off to a quick start, taking a 13-2 lead at the end of the first quarter, before

Families of Faith got its offense going and outscored the Diamonds, 19-5, in the second quarter to take a 21-18 lead into halftime.

South Bend then pulled to within 30-29 at the end of the third quarter and outscored Families of Faith, 13-10, in the fourth for the victory.

Natalie Robertson added 15 points and 13 rebounds for Families of Faith.

In the first round, Families of Faith defeated Portage Christian, 42-36, as Villalejo had a

team-high 19 points and Robertson added 10. Gabriela Mauro and Gabrielle Frazier each scored six points, while Frazier had a team-high eight rebounds and Robertson added six.

Later Saturday, in the consolation game, Families of Faith dropped a 40-26 decision to Calumet Christian.

Villalejo led the Eagles with 15 points, while Robertson had six ppints and four rebounds.

Heidi Welsh had a team-high five rebouns, while Frazier edded four.

High school sports schedule

TUESDAY’S EVENTS

Streator GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS BASKETBALL 6:30 p.m. – Minooka at Plainfield 7 p.m. – Gardner-South WilmingEast ton at Beecher 7 p.m. – Morris at Yorkville 7 p.m. – Newark at Dwight 7 p.m. – Seneca at Lisle BOYS BOWLING 4 p.m. – Minooka at Plainfield WEDNESDAY’S EVENTS North GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS SWIMMING 7 p.m. – Dwight at Seneca 5 p.m. – Joliet Central at Morris GIRLS BOWLING WRESTLING 4 p.m. – Plainfield South vs.

5:30 p.m. – Morris, Limestone at Minooka at Town & Country Lanes

BEARS

With postseason hopes nearly dashed, Chicago rallies for finish Jenkins, Long discuss aftermath of Sunday’s crushing loss to 49ers

By ARTHUR ARKUSH aarkush@chicagofootball.com LAKE FOREST – Jarvis Jenkins conceded the playoffs are a “long shot.” Kyle Long referred to “pride,” often reserved in sports for teams out of contention.

After their 26-20 overtime defeat to San Francisco on Sunday, the Bears aren’t mathematically eliminated, but the brief, postseason fervor that swept through Chicago last week has disappeared after a season that began with low expectations, briefly recalibrated by a young team, crashed with a thud Sunday.

“Finishing strong,” Jenkins said of what the 5-7 Bears hope to accomplish in the final four games. “Coach Fox talked about finishing 9-7. … Obviously the playoffs are a long shot. We can’t go in these last couple of game saying the season is over. These last four games are definitely going to be a test of character for the whole team.”

Long pointed to the growth of so many young players.

“I’ve seen the preparation they’ve put in, the hard work, the long hours,” said Long. “These young guys stepping up. Eddie Goldman, yesterday, he’s becoming a dominant player. There’s a lot of guys, unseen guys, unheard of guys that are coming in and making big-time plays for us and are progressing.”

When Long was reminded Sunday’s loss dropped the Bears to 1-9 in their past 10 games at Soldier Field, his expression wasn’t one of a player with nothing left to play for.

Jenkins, who like Long has taken on a leadership role in a young defensive line room, is focused on delivering Fox’s message: “You’re not going to be perfect. We just strive to be perfect enough to win,” said Fox. Added Jenkins: “Big plays are going to happen. Mistakes are going to happen.

You have to go out there with the mentality that, ‘I’m going to make that next big play.’

You have to have a strong mentality that we’re not go-

ing to give up another big play. That is something we have to work on. When one big play happens, we can’t let another big play happen. If we want to be a good football team we definitely have to fix that fast.”

Of course, it was a pair of explosive 49ers touchdowns just five plays apart that sunk the Bears Sunday.

Like the 49ers did to the Bears, Chicago has a chance to play spoiler beginning with NFC East-leading Washington bringing its winless road record to Soldier Field.

Then it’s the Vikings, who dealt the Bears one of its toughest losses and are trying to wrestle away the division from the perennial favorite Packers, in Week 15 and old pal Lovie Smith’s Buccaneers in Week 16 clinging to a wild-card spot.

And don’t underestimate just the sheer camaraderie Long said has blossomed under Fox this season.

“No matter if the sky’s falling around me, I know that I’ve got the guys that are in that locker room,” said Long.

“When I walk out onto the field with that group of guys, group of men, there’s nothing I’d rather do and there’s no other people I’d rather go out on the field with.”

Home struggles continue; Kevin White’s leg is ‘healed’

By KEVIN FISHBAIN kfishbain@chicagofootball.com LAKE FOREST – The Bears returned home Sunday with more attention and positive vibes than they’d had all season, only to lose for the fifth time at Soldier Field in an overtime loss to the 49ers.

“My experience has been it’s not so much where you play, it’s who you play is typically how I look at that,” John Fox said Monday at Halas Hall about the home struggles. “Obviously you’ve got home fans – that stadium was electric yesterday – and you get disappointed for the whole city as well. But it’s more about who you’re playing and how you play – not where.”

Jarvis Jenkins pointed out that “big plays” were the main reason for another frustrating loss in front of the home fans. Blaine Gabbert’s 44-yard run to tie the game and 71-yard throw to win the game were reminders of the two big plays the Vikings had late in their comeback win at Soldier Field one month prior.

Only the Browns, Titans and Cowboys have one win at home, too, this season.

The Bears are 4-2 on the road, and Kyle Long said he’s been trying to rack his

brain on how to bring some of the success away from Chicago to the lakefront.

“I was thinking about this long and hard last night and we put a big emphasis on being road warriors,” he said.

“You know it’s so hard to go on the road and win in the NFL. I guess we might find that extra something when you go on the road. You know, when you know that it’s us against the entire stadium, that kind of gives you that extra juice.

“We have to be able to find that at home. We have to find whatever it is to be able to give these people something to cheer about because it hasn’t happened. It’s been lackluster on our end.

And we understand that. We take full responsibility for that. And I know that they’re sick and tired of hearing that. And I’m sick and tired of saying it. We’ve got to figure something out. We need to find that extra juice that we have when we’re on the road.”

Top pick ‘healed’: Kevin White ran routes and caught passes before Sunday’s game, his first pre-game workout as a Bear.

John Fox said Monday that he thinks White’s leg is healed and the next step is getting White into football shape.

PUZZLES SUDOKU

BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

For the good and aspiring players

CELEBRITY CIPHER

The Bridge World monthly magazine (bridgeworld.com) is edited and published by Jeff Rubens. I am the associate editor.

It is aimed at serious tournament players, with in-depth articles about major events, a monthly bidding contest that readers may enter, hands to bid with your partner, book and software reviews, and instructive quizzes.

There are two levels of quiz, for good players and for those aspiring to that level. This deal is easier on paper. South is in five spades. West leads the diamond two. South takes the trick in the dummy, plays a club to his king, leads a second club to the jack and ace, then continues with the club 10. What should East discard?

Note that six hearts doubled would cost only 300, cheap if five spades is making, but not good if it can be defeated.

East should realize not only that his partner has led a singleton, but that South knows it, too. So, with a solid suit in the dummy, why isn’t declarer drawing trumps?

West must have the spade ace, and South anticipates: spade to the ace, heart to a high honor, diamond ruff. He is hoping to cut the communication between the defenders by discarding his heart on the club 10.

And that will work if East carelessly signals with his heart queen at trick four.

Instead, East must “discard” his trump. Then declarer has no reply.

Finally, note that East should play his diamond 10 at trick one as a suit-preference signal to confirm that he has the heart ace. Attitude and count are clearly irrelevant.

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Dysthymia causes mild but prolonged type of depression Note to readers: This column is an update of one that ran originally in September 2012.

Dear Dr. K: My doctor says

I suffer from “dysthymia.” A friend says this is just a nice word for depression. What is dysthymia?

Dear Reader: Dysthymia is a type of depression. Periods of dysthymia tend to last longer than periods of depression.

In fact, many people with dysthymia describe having been depressed as long as they can remember. Dysthymia typically is less severe than major depression; however, people with dysthymia are more likely to develop major depression in the future.

Dysthymia is not quite as common as full-blown depression. During the course of a year, about two people

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff out of every 100 will suffer from dysthymia. It is about twice as common in women as in men.

The symptoms of dysthymia are like those of major depression. In both conditions, a person can: • Have a low or irritable mood (grouchy).

• Feel relatively unmotivated or apathetic.

• Feel disengaged from the world.

• Feel pleasure less often, from anything that normally gives pleasure, from eating to sex.

• Have little energy.

• Experience an increase

or decrease in appetite and weight.

• Sleep too much or have trouble sleeping.

• Have difficulty concentrating.

• Feel indecisive.

• Feel pessimistic.

• Have a poor self-image.

Dysthymia lasts for long periods, sometimes starting in childhood. As a result, people with dysthymia tend to believe their symptoms are just a natural part of their personality. They might not even think to talk about it with doctors, family or friends.

I remember telling a patient I thought he suffered from dysthymia. He replied, “I don’t have any kind of depression. I’m just grumpy.”

His wife added, “His mother says he was born grumpy.”

Cognitive behavioral

therapy examines and helps correct self-critical thought patterns that contribute to the “grumpiness.” Psychotherapy can help sort out conflicts in important relationships that also might be involved.

An antidepressant medication can be very helpful. The most commonly prescribed are the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (such as fluoxetine); serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (such as venlafaxine), mirtazapine and bupropion.

Your doctor may add a different type of drug to your treatment – for example, a mood stabilizer or anti-anxiety medication.

With treatment, symptoms often go away completely.

However, continued treatment usually is necessary to prevent symptoms from

returning.

My patient who insisted he was just “a grumpy person” agreed to try an antidepressant. Two months later, he and his wife came to my office. The patient told me he wasn’t sure if the medicine was helping. He said he’d stay on it if I thought he should.

Before I could answer, his wife said, “You really should.

You’re not grumpy anymore.” He shrugged, looked at me and said: “She probably knows me better than I know me.”

Clearly, the two of them had a strong relationship. It grew stronger when he continued with the treatment.

• Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEWLANDS ASSET HOLDING TRUST, Plaintiff, -v.JACOB M. LAMBROS, Defendant 14 CH 94 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on January 5, 2016, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1234 Kiersted St., Morris, IL 60450 Property Index No. 05-03-151-017.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $173,548.92.

Sale terms: 25% of the bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Corporation conducts Sales foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Case Number: 14 CH 94 TJSC#: 35-17403 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

(Published in the Morris Herald News on December 8, 15, 22, 2015)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEWLANDS ASSET HOLDING

TRUST, Plaintiff, -v.JACOB M. LAMBROS, Defendant 14 CH 94 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on January 5, 2016, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 16 IN BLOCK 1 OF TURNERS ADDITION TO MORRIS, SITUATED IN GRUNDY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1234 Kiersted St., Morris, IL 60450 Property Index No. 05-03-151-017.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $173,548.92.

Sale terms: 25% of the bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. bidders are Prospective admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a

condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Corporation conducts Sales foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Case Number: 14 CH 94 TJSC#: 35-17403 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

(Published in the Morris Herald News on December 8, 15, 22, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Richard Fifer or assigns, previous address 9155 N. Kings Rd., Morris, Ill. As previous owner, be it known a camping trailer will be sold at auction to recover storage fees of greater than $6,000. Contact Doug Brandt at brandtprinting@att.net or (815) 942-4064 for concerns.

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Three gold coins were found again this year in the red kettle collection at Jewel-Osco while the First United Methodist Church was ringing bells Monday night.

Morris red kettle gets gold coins Anonymous donor continues years-long tradition of charity

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Once again, We Care of Grundy County and The Salvation Army have struck gold.

For more than 12 years an anonymous donation of three gold coins has been made to the two organizations during their annual holiday red kettle campaign in Morris.

“We got a couple of silver items the other day,” We Care Executive Director Eric Fisher said Tuesday. “Last night there were three gold coins

wrapped in dollar bills.”

He said that over the years many community members have wanted to know who the donor is. The only clues are that the donation typically occurs on a Monday night and at Jewel-Osco, where the First United Methodist Church is ringing bells.

However, one year the First United Methodist volunteers were moved to Wal-Mart and the gold coins were still dropped off at the Jewel buckets with different volunteers ringing. The donor wraps each gold coin in plastic and then

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Campaign. Volunteer ringers will be stationed at the Morris Jewel-Osco and Wal-Mart stores at various times with their red kettles until the week of Christmas.

Fisher will take the gold coins to the Morris Coin Shop, where We Care has taken them every year to be appraised.

We Care coordinates the campaign in Grundy County because The Salvation Army doesn’t have an office in the area. In return, 80 percent of proceeds stay within the county and will be spent by We Care to help low-income families.

We Care is a nonprofit that provides emergency assistance to Grundy County residents in the form of food, rent, utility and prescription assistance.

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wraps it in a $1 bill before placing it in the red kettle.

“I think it’s cool,” Fisher said. “The cool thing is it’s a mystery. It’s a mystery I never want to solve.”

Waiting to see who are the lucky volunteers to collect the gold coins is the same Christmas magic as children having to wait until Dec. 25 to see what presents they will receive, he said.

The donation of the three gold coins goes to The Salvation Army’s national Red Kettle Campaign, which aims to raise money to provide toys for kids, coats for the homeless, food for the hungry and social service programs yearround, according to its website. In Grundy County, We Care facilitates the Red Kettle

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A Nativity scene owned by the Morris Ministerial Association sits on the Grundy County Courthouse lawn in Morris.

BALANCED CELEBRATION Grundy County Courthouse lawn to host displays from various beliefs, groups

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The Grundy County Courthouse lawn will be open this holiday season to people religious and nonreligious alike.

While the lawn traditionally has held in December a Nativity scene owned by the Morris Ministerial Association, this year a menorah has joined the decorations, and banners are expected to

be installed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, as well as the Temple of Harmony.

“In Illinois the county’s sheriff has custody of the courthouse. In 2013 we received a letter from the Freedom From Religion group in Wisconsin stating we had a manger alone on the lawn,” Assistant State’s Attorney Perry Rudman said. “They questioned the laws and cited various court cases sup-

porting the removal.”

Rudman said the letter stated the county could face the possibility of a lawsuit if it didn’t remove the Nativity scene.

In 2014, the county received a letter from Americans United for Separation of Church and State in Washington, D.C., again citing the court cases and requesting the Nativity scene be removed or the county would face a lawsuit.

After some research, Rudman said he advised the sheriff to open the lawn to any group that would like to post a display during the holiday time and helped to create an application for the process.

“When I asked the ministerial association about other displays, they had no opposition to other displays being added to the lawn,” Rudman said.

Rudman reached out during a six-month period

to various groups, inviting them to apply to have a display.

In response to his request, three additional groups have applied to be included.

Patrick Elliott, staff attorney with the Freedom From Religion Foundation, said that while his group would prefer that no displays be present on government property, he feels the county has

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By MIKE MALLORY mmallory@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Grundy County, and municipalities within it, will soon receive their shares of the $3.1 billion state lawmakers agreed Monday to disperse.

The money has accumulated since July amid the state’s budget stalemate, as officials in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration said they needed the authorization – which would come through an ap- State Sen. proved budget Sue Rezin – to disperse the R-Morris money. The payout includes motor fuel taxes owed to counties and municipalities, as well as lottery winnings and money to run various programs and shelters.

Rauner signed Monday the legislation, Senate Bill 2039, shortly after it passed through

Senate with a 53-0 vote.

Grundy County Board Vice Chairman David Nelson said Tuesday morning that he wasn’t sure how much would be given to the county and for which funds, but the county planned ahead and is positioned well financially.

“We planned our 2016 budget as if there was going to be a reduction in what was owed to us, or none paid to us at all,” Nelson said. “This is money we were owed, so it adds on what we’ve already built.”

Grundy County Engineer Craig Cassem said both the county highway and township road programs will receive about $400,000 apiece, when factoring in that payments haven’t been made by the state to either fund since June.

“We made it through the construction season all right,” Cassem said. “But if we didn’t get this money, we’d have to cut a project or two next year.”

It would force the department to re-evaluate funds and

By the numbers Senate Bill 2039 releases $3.1 billion, including: • $100 million in casino taxes to cities with riverboats; • $582 million in motor fuel tax funds to municipalities, counties and townships; • $43 million to community colleges and nonprofit organizations for adult education and career training; • $165 million in heating-bill assistance under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program.

Source: Illinois State Senate

determine which project was least important. In doing so, the department would fill out paperwork for road projects and hope the money came later. But the county avoided it for now.

“We were hopeful to get the payments by the new year,” Cassem said. “I’m glad it happened, for sure.”

Calling it “an imperative piece of legislation,” state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, voted in favor of the measure.

“This legislation is vital to keeping our 9-1-1 call centers

fully operational and critical to our local governments because several of our municipalities don’t have enough money right now to purchase all the road salt they need for the winter season or to fix roads to make them safe for travel,” Rezin said in a news release. “Public safety must be our top priority as a government.”

Cassem said Grundy Counbuy road salt, but noted downstate counties were hurting a lot more than Grundy.

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“This legislation is vital to keeping our 9-1-1 call centers fully operational and critical to our local governments ...”

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rector Jim Gretencord said at a November council meeting the city isn’t lacking in road salt.

Mayor Richard Kopczick said the city would have been in the same boat as the county next year.

If not for Senate Bill 2039, upgrades on municipal streets would have likely stalled or been reduced in 2016.

“It’s a relief anytime you get the money owed to you,” Kopczick said. “The city is in good shape, but it would have been tough next year.”

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County approves several tax levies County votes after Truth in Taxation hearing Tuesday night

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The county board voted Tuesday night after a truth in taxation hearing on the separate levies.

The Truth in Taxation law requires a taxing district to compare the amount of its proposed aggregate property tax levy to the amount of taxes extended for the district in the previous year.

A notice must be published in a newspaper and a public hearing must be held if the proposed aggregate tax levy is more than 5 percent greater than the previous year’s tax extension.

County Administrator Doug Pryor said previously that the county typically asks for more than it will receive in order to capture all the available property tax dollars once the equalized assessed

value is determined. By asking for this amount, the county triggers the need for a truth in taxation hearing.

He said the levy largely is unchanged from last year to this year.

There was an increase in four levies: the Federal Aid Matching Fund Levy, the Bond and Interest Fund Levy, the Unemployment Insurance Fund Levy and the Workman’s Compensation Insurance Fund Levy.

Board member Kerri Courtright questioned the increases in each of the levies and asked what she was to tell the people in her district when they receive their tax bills.

Board Chairman David Welter said that considering the county took a $2.5 million hit in revenue, he felt it was pretty impressive the board was able to spend down work-

ing capital money to avoid higher taxes.

Former board Chairman Ron Severson spoke during the truth in taxation hearing during public comment asking the board to consider the situation of the residents of the county with the closing of Caterpillar and the dropping prices in agriculture.

“Look hard at these situations and look at the money in the bank,” he said.

Pryor said there is about $17.5 million in reserves with $7.5 million of that money in investments. $10 million of it is in operating revenue that the board has agreed to spend down.

He said the county needs to

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Message and data rates may apply. keep $8.5 million in reserves to function, because of when revenue is received in the county from taxes and government grants.

The board approved the following levies, 14-0, with board members Ken Iverson and Debra Jo Kinsella absent: the County General Fund Levy in the amount of $5 million; the County Highway Levy in the amount of $2 million; the

County Bridge Fund Levy in the amount of $400,000; the Tuberculosis Fund in the amount of $42,000; the IMRF Fund levy in the amount of $1.7 million; the Social Security Fund Levy in the amount of $850,000; and the Liability Insurance Fund in the amount of $1.4 million.

The board approved the following levies, 13-1, with board member Kerri Courtright voting no: the Federal Aid Matching Fund Levy in the amount of $867,000; the Bond and Interest Fund Levy in the amount of $1.8 million; the Unemployment Insurance Fund Levy in the amount of $25,000; and the Workman’s Compensation Insurance Fund Levy in the amount of $114,000.

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By MIKE MALLORY mmallory@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The Morris City Council voted, 7-0 Monday night to approve a 2015 tax levy of about $1.7 million.

The levy amounts to an almost 5 percent increase in taxes over past year.

This is because of an anticipated 5 percent increase in equalized assessed value, based on estimates from the Grundy County Tax Assessor’s Office.

Although Morris property owners figure to pay slightly more this year than last year, the number by which their property value is multiplied to determine the bill remains the same.

“I’d like to point out we were once again able to maintain a 65-cent multiplier,” Alderman Duane Wolfe said in the meeting.

The multiplier, also known as an equalization factor, has stayed the same

“I’d like to point out we were once again able to maintain a 65-cent multiplier.”

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since 2001, Mayor Richard Kopczick said.

The multiplier ensures that property owners pay an amount relative to their property’s assessed value.

Often, taxing bodies alter their multipliers year to year according to rises and drops in EAV, Kopczick said.

This causes taxpayers to sometimes pay more to make up for a loss in EAV and keep the taxing body’s tax base consistent.

Kopczick said Tuesday the city’s tax levy fluctuates according to the EAV. During the recession, the levy was

less.

When the EAV rises, the levy is more.

The city also avoided a Truth in Taxation public hearing by coming in at less than a 5 percent increase.

State law requires a hearing for municipal tax levy increases above 5 percent.

With approval of the tax levy, the council also agreed to continue the police pension payment plan as is.

The 40-year payment plan to reach a 100 percent funded police pension has 18 years remaining.

The Morris finance committee briefly discussed a 30-year, 90 percent plan in a recent meeting, but ultimately decided to stay the course.

In other news, the council approved, 7-0, an amendment to the Grundy County Emergency Telephone System Board agreement that will alter compensation packages for six telecommunicators.

The amendment was required after an Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund audit determined in April the

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Channahon approves 2 union contracts

By JEANNE MILLSAP Shaw Media Correspondent CHANNAHON – The Channahon Village Board on Monday approved two union contracts – one for police sergeants and another for public works employees – both with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150.

Sergeants will receive 2.5 percent pay raises for 2015, retroactive to May 1; 2.5 percent raises in 2016; and 3 percent raises in 2017. The increases bring the range of salaries to $80,012 to $99,708 for this year; $82,012 to $102,201 for next year; and $84,472 to $105,276 in 2017.

In addition, sergeants will receive: • An increase in court-time pay from a two- to a threehour minimum or actual hours worked, whichever is greater.

• Pay for travel to mandatory training when the destination is more than 25 miles away.

• An increase in holiday pay from eight hours to 12 hours when assigned to 12hour shifts but only actually working six or more hours.

• An increase in sick leave and personal time.

• An increase in uniform allowances to $1,000 a year, up from $500.

The new union contract for Channahon’s public works employees includes all regular full- and part-time water and sewer operators, utility laborers, street laborers, working foreman and those in building maintenance.

Those employees will receive the same percentage raises as police sergeants for the three-year term, bringing the range of salaries for laborers and building maintenance workers to $42,068 to

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Salaries of utility operators will range from $54,769 to $68,512 this year; $56,138 to $70,225 next year; and $57,822 to $72,332 in 2017.

In addition, the public works staff will receive: • An increase in on-call pay.

• Step-up pay when assigned to fill in for a supervisor who is on leave.

• An additional $25 in boot allowance and prescription safety glasses are not to exceed $150 a year.

Village Administrator Tom Durkin said after the meeting that he could not comment on the specific terms in the contracts, as negotiations are still ongoing for police officers and administration staff.

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Also in Monday’s meeting, trustees approved participating in two separate agreements to pool resources with other municipalities in the future to save costs on services.

An intergovernmental agreement with Channahon Township will move forward, with reciprocal use of personnel and equipment, Durkin said.

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Members are owners of the program, he said, and surpluses at the end of each year may go to offset premiums the following year.

IMIC self-insures the first $50,000 in claims, Durkin said, and the maximum premium cost for the 2015-16 year is $89,606, of which $28,000 is dedicated to the village’s loss fund.

Other area members include the municipalities of Coal City, Oswego, Dwight, Peotone, Wilmington, Marseilles, Braidwood and Plano.

At the next board meeting, trustees are expected to vote on the tax levy and a possible ban on outdoor donation boxes in the village limits.

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SUBMITTED REPORT MORRIS – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers and Joliet Headache and Neuro Center have completed an affiliation agreement that merges the practice of neurologists Peter Analytis, M.D., and Isaac Mezo, M.D., with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers.

The practice has been renamed Morris Hospital Neurology Specialists and is retaining its office locations at 1499 Lakewood Drive in Morris and 801 N. Larkin Ave. in Joliet.

In early 2016, the Joliet office will be relocated to the Channahon Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital located at 25259 Reed St. in Channahon.

As neurologists, Dr. Analytis and Dr. Mezo treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves, including stroke, headache, sei-

zures, speech and language disorders, infections of the brain and peripheral nervous systems, movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, sleep disorders, dementia disorders such as Alzheimer’s, and multiple sclerosis.

Analytis graduated from medical school at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

He has served on the medical staff at Morris Hospital since 1989.

Mezo joined the medical staff at Morris Hospital in 2013. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed an internship, neurology residency and neurophysiology fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $2,048,799.

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He said the group will be setting up its own display similar to ones it’s had in Chicago, Arlington Heights, Streator and Ottawa. The display will show the founding fathers looking at the Constitution with admiration.

“Our members are non-religious so we look at winter solstice, and the Bill of Rights was signed in December,” he said.

While Elliott disagrees with any display being present, the group is willing to participate now that the lawn is open to all.

“When I asked the ministerial association about other displays, they had no opposition to other displays being added to the lawn.”

Todd Fink with the Temple of Harmony in Joliet intends to hang a banner that will show symbols for many different religions.

“We work with groups on an interfaith basis,” Fink said. “We focus on the religious and spiritual beliefs of compassion, peace and forgiveness.”

The Temple of Harmony practices Kriya yoga, an an-

cient path of mediation.

Rudman said he also spoke with a Chabad rabbi who was interested in having a menorah installed.

When there was a mixup in communication and it appeared there wouldn’t be one locally available, pastor Richard Giovannetti took it upon himself to have one made and displayed on the lawn.

A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy for Saratoga Community Consolidated School District #60C, Counties of Grundy and Kendall, State of Illinois, for 2015 will be held on the 21st day of December, 2015 at 6:15 P.M. at Saratoga School, 4040 N. Division Street, Morris, Illinois.

The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $4,295,268.00.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $5,099,000.00. This represents a 18.71% increase over the previous year.

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The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014 were $669,701.00.

The estimate property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 are $425,000.00. This represents a -36.5% decrease over the previous year.

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The total property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $4,964,973.00.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $5,524,000.00.

This represents a 11.26% increase over the previous year.

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MARY ELLEN FARRELL Mary Ellen (Wilson) Farrell, 98, died Dec. 7, 2015, in Ripon, Wisconsin.

She was born Jan. 7, 1917, on a farm near Dover, Minnesota, a daughter of Paul and Lily Wilson.

She was educated in the schools of Dover and St. Charles, Minnesota, graduating in 1935. After moving to Winona she worked at Choates Department Store.

On Aug. 23, 1937, she married Francis Farrell in Rochester, Minnesota. They lived their married life in Winona where Francis was a barber for 57 years. They had two sons, Martin and Michael.

She was a member St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for about 50 years and sang in the choir. She also sang in the Winona Sweet Adelines until the chapter was dissolved. She was a volunteer at Community Memorial Hospital (now Winona Health) for many years, working in the coffee shop, gift shop and supervising the Candy Stripers.

She is survived by her sons, Martin of Ripon, Wisconsin, and Michael (Charlotte) of Morris, Illinois; nieces, grand nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1990, her sister, Mildred in 1982.

In accordance with her wishes she was cremated. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 265 Lafayette St., Winona, on Dec. 12, 2015, with the Rev. Fr. Lawrence J. Green officiating. Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home in Ripon was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials can be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

JACK HACKER Mr. Jack Hacker, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He resided and worked in Morris for over 30 years.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Eleanor Hacker.

He is survived by many cousins and friends.

Jack was a member of First Christian Church. He was also a member of Mazon Lodge #826 A.F.& A.M.

KENNETH L. MEDOWS Kenneth L. Medows “Ken”, at the age of 69, Ken was called home to be with his Lord and Savior suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, as the result of an apparent heart attack.

Born in Chicago and a longtime Oak Lawn, Justice, Lemont, Morris and recently Joliet area resident.

He worked alongside his son for the last six years as a vice president and project manager of Medows Construction Inc. of Shorewood.

Ken was a man of God with a deep religious faith who used his God given talent in construction and working in missions in local communities in Haiti and Arizona. He was a good steward of his faith in Jesus Christ. He passed on a legacy by the way he lived his life of faith, family, goodwill towards his fellow man, hard work and professional excellence.

Preceded by his mother, Flora (nee Hibbs) Medows; father, Denny Medows; two brothers, Ben and Jim Medows; sisters-in-law, Julia, Joyce and Janet Medows; and one niece, Kristi. Survived by his loving wife, Mary F. Medows of Joliet; his former wife, Norene Medows of Plainfield; six children, Tracy (Dale) Musick of Joliet, Debbie (Mark) Masters of Diamond, Dennis (Kristina) Medows of Plainfield, Aaron (Stephanie) Clift of Homer Glen, Erica (Phil) Gabel of Joliet and Kara (Terry) Spivey of Shorewood, Illinois; 14 grandchildren, Daniel, Ryan, Amanda, Jake, Jessica, Jacob, Mason, Ashton, Cole, Makenzie, Ryann, A.J., Phillip and Caroline; his stepmother, Mildred Medows of Marion, Indiana; two brothers, Chuck (Jackie) Medows of Oak Lawn and Bob (Pam) Medows of Hartford City, Indiana; one sisterin-law, Sue Medows; stepbrothers,

stepsisters and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Kenneth L. Medows will Lie-inState on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at the Living Water Church of the Nazarene, 118 E. Jefferson Street, Morris, Illinois 60450 from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Steve Cook officiating.

As it was Ken’s request, Cremation Rites will be accorded following his funeral services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to the Living Water Church of the Nazarene Navajo Mission Trip would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet from 2 to 8 p.m. For information, call 815-7415500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com.

AUDREY O. MYERS Audrey O. Myers, age 82, of Gardner, went to her eternal rest on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at Heritage Health in Dwight.

Born Dec. 16, 1932, in Morgantown, West Virginia, Audrey Olive was a daughter of the late Charles and Ollie (Dalton) Murray. She was educated in West Virginia and graduated from Masontown High School with the Class of 1951. On Oct. 6, 1957, Audrey married Herbert Myers at the Methodist Church in Reedsville, West Virginia. She was active in the Mt. Vernon Methodist Church in Reedsville, where she taught Sunday school and was involved with the youth ministry.

Audrey was also a faithful friend of the Church of Hope in Gardner. As a homemaker, Audrey also worked as a waitress and at Coil, Inc. in Dwight for many years.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gregg and Denise Myers of Sammamish, Washington; and three daughters and sons-inlaw, Debora and Jim Bozue of Gardner, Rita and Jim Bollini of Valders, Wisconsin and Sarah and Tim Halloran of Dwight; eight grandchildren, Carl (Kendra) Sipes, Ashley Bozue, Michael Halloran, Tyler Halloran,

Morgan Myers, Matthew Myers, Katie Bollini and Nicholas Bollini; and two great grandchildren, Grayson Sipes and Lyla Sipes; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herbert on Oct. 30, 1998; four brothers, John, Harold, Jack and Harry Murray; and two sisters, Agnes Hall and Edna Satterfield.

The family will receive friends at The Church of Hope, 202 North Monroe Street in Gardner, on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, from noon until time of funeral service 2 p.m.

Reverend Jan Chandler will officiate and burial will follow in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery, where Audrey will be laid to rest with her husband Herbert.

Pallbearers will be Audrey’s grandchildren: Carl Sipes, Ashley Bozue, Michael Halloran, Tyler Halloran, Morgan Myers, Matthew Myers, Katie Bollini and Nicholas Bollini.

Audrey asked that Flowers be omitted, and in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to: The Church of Hope or The Gardner Emergency Department.

You may also call a friend and go out to lunch to remember Audrey.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, share photographs or view Audrey’s memorial page by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral. com.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. 203 Liberty Street in Gardner. 815-237-2526.

HARLEY D. ZHE

Born: Sept. 1, 1931; in Augusta, WI Died: Dec. 2, 2015; in Morris, IL Harley Dean Zhe, age 84, of Morris, passed away Wednesday Dec. 2, 2015, at the Park Pointe Health Center. Born Sept.

1, 1931, in Augusta, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Lloyd Raymond and Marian (Rich) Zhe. Harley moved to Chicago and graduated from Hirsch High School.

He attended Illinois Institute of Technology where he studied

engineering. On April 6, 1951, he married Betty Roberts. In January of 1952, he was drafted into the Army during the Korean Conflict where he served in the Artillery.

After returning from Korea, he joined the SS White Company where he was Vice President and Regional Manager in the Oak Brook office. He began his banking career in 1976 until his retirement in 1994.

After his retirement, he and his wife moved to Kentucky, where they would spend four years before moving back to Morris in 1998.

Harley was very active in his community, he was an active member at the First Christian Church and was a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge of Mazon.

He also was a member of the Morris VFW, he loved to fish, do woodworking projects and was a very dedicated husband, father and grandfather.

Surviving Harley is his wife; four daughters, Deborah (the late Tom) Smith of Oak Forest, Kathleen (Steven) Black of Elgin, Illinois, Linda (Joseph) Nemec of Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, Terri (Eddie) Hogan of Morris, Illinois; grandchildren, Paula (Gene) Phillips, Pamela (Jim) Ber, Cary Black, Leighan (John) Pomykala, Colin Nemec, Andrew Nemec, Alise Hogan and Jakey Hogan; great grandchildren, William Dean Frederick and Jackson Dean Pomykala.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Lloyd.

A visitation for Harley was held on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, from 4 to 8 p.m. at U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home located at 301 West Washington Street in Morris, with a Masonic Service at 6:30 p.m.. Enhanced video tributes were played during the visitation.

A celebration of Harley’s Life was held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at 11 a.m. with additional visitation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Morris.

Memorials may be made to the Harley Dean Scholarship Fund.

Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W Washington Street, Morris, Illinois. For information, visit the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or call the funeral home at 815-942-0084.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting the website.

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Born: Jan. 7, 1917 Died: Dec. 7, 2015

He had many interests including archeology and astronomy. He participated in bowling leagues, Special Olympics, and church groups. He loved eating out, going to local events, travel and volunteering at local charities.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church, Morris, Illinois.

Private burial will be at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Darien, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Special Olympics Illinois, 605 E. Willow, Normal, Illinois, 61761, would be appreciated.

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Morris boys swim team victorious in first meet against Joliet Central / 14

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Morris Co-Op Brett Simmons swimming the 100 Breast against Joliet Township boys at the Morris swim meet Tuesday in Morris.

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BOYS SWIMMING: MORRIS 99, JOLIET CENTRAL 64

Morris motors past Joliet Central in opener

By MARK JOHNSON Shaw Media Correspondent MORRIS – Joliet Central won more of the battles but Morris won the war Tuesday, defeating the Steelmen, 99-64, in the boys swimming and diving opener for both teams.

Joliet won seven of the 12 events, but the superior Morris depth won out as the hosts scored at least four points in every race. The Steelmen did not enter diving or the 400 free, allowing Morris to pick up a free 20 points in those events.

It was not simply that Morris had more athletes, however. Sean Smith earned a pair of individual wins, finishing the 50 free in 27.74 and the 100 fly in 1:09.47. He also anchored a winning 400 free team that included Chris Collet, Bailey Rath and Soren Knudsen and had a time of 4:47.83. Smith, Rath, Collet and Jeremy Gregorec were second with a time of 2:06.04 in the 200 free relay.

“For my first meet, it was what I was expecting. Next meet, I wanna prove a little bit more,” Smith said. “Good to get the first one out of the way so that I know how to improve myself, fix things.”

Joliet captured the first two relays, getting winning times of 2:11.40 from Jason Miller, Ben Chambers, Erik Fosen and Jonathon Yanello in the 200 medley and 1:53.70 from Yanello, Navalon Battle, Fosen and Chambers in the 200 free. Individual winning times for the Steelmen were a 2:22.98 in the 200 free and a 1:18.95 in the 100 breast from Chambers, a 2:26.86 in the 200 IM and a 1:08.84 in the 100 back from Yanello, and a 1:08.60 in the 100 free from Kentrell Daniels.

“We have a young group this year,” Joliet coach Cameron Barnish said. “Solid swims – I was really impressed with our guys and how they came out. Jonathon’s looking great, and I’m hoping that we can do big things and build off of where we went today.”

The other Morris winners were Rath, whose 156.30 beat out teammate Gregorec’s 135.85 in diving, and Collet, whose 5:37.02 edged teammate Ethan Frobish’s 6:29.30 in the 400 free. Additional sec-

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ABOVE: Morris Co-Op Soren Knudsen swimming the third leg of the 400 free relay against Joliet Township boys at the Morris swim meet held at the Morris swim meet Tuesday in Morris. BELOW: Navalon Battle Joliet Township boys swimming in the 400 free relay.

“This is a very, very motivated group of guys. A lot of these kids had some pretty good goals going into this meet, going into our December season.”

Andrew Porth Morris boys swimming coach ond-place efforts for Morris came from Luke Riley, Dallas Hastings, Gregorec and Knudsen in the 200 medley relay, Collet in the 200 IM, Gregorec in the 200 free, Josh Houston in the 100 free, Knudsen in the 100 back and Brett Simmons in the 100 breast.

“I loved the effort today. I loved the spirit,” Morris coach

Andrew Porth said. “This is a very, very motivated group of guys. A lot of these kids had some pretty good goals going into this meet, going into our

December season. I thought Sean swam great. Chris Collet, who’s a new swimmer to us, he had a great meet. A lot of kids beat out my expectations.”

Mason Dant was an individual double winner for the Morris junior varsity team, which made it a sweep by defeating the Steelmen, 65-27.

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SUBMITTED REPORTS GARDNER – Jenni Price scored nine points and Maranda Residori and Celia Barna contributed six apiece for Gardner-South Wilmington (5-3, 2-1) in the Panthers’ 39-19 River Valley Conference girls basketball victory Monday night over St. Anne.

Price also had four assists and four steals, Barna five rebounds and three steals, Marlana Ferrari eight rebounds and five blocks, and Kaylee Steichen six steals.

“We had a very balanced attack,” Gardner coach Adam Leigh said. “We distributed the ball around to just about everyone. I thought we took care of the ball since we only

“We distributed the ball around to just about everyone. I thought we took care of the ball since we only had eight turnovers, but we didn’t shoot very well.”

tough games.”

Seneca 62, Plano 41: Lyda Robinson scored 18 points, Claudia Paulson 15, Paige Hacker 11 and Cora Wilkinson and Clarissa Wignes Adam Leigh eight apiece for Seneca (1-6, 1-1) in the Interstate Eight Gardner girls basketball coach victory.

Paulson had seven rebounds and Wilkinson and had eight turnovers, but we apiece and Makenna Emer- Misener chipped in five.

The Seneca junior varsididn’t shoot very well.” son had four assists.

The Coalers shot 25.8 per- ty beat Plano, 51-24, as Lexi Greve scored nine points GIRLS BASKETBALL cent.

Lisle 35, Coal City 23: Mack“We had a number of enzie Bugg scored 10 points, chances but could not get a SOPHOMORE GIRLS Maddie Halliday eight and key basket when we needYorkville 34, Morris 23: Taylor Meents four for Coal ed to,” Coalers coach Brad Amanda Schmidt scored 12 City (4-5, 2-1) in the Inter- Schmitt said. “I thought we points, Madi Mayberry 6 and state Eight loss. Bugg, Hal- played well defensively, but Bayli Doss 5 for Morris (2-5, liday and Kenady Clayburn we are going to have to play 0-2) in the Northern Illinois g r a b b e d f o u r r e b o u n d s better down the stretch in Big 12 East loss.

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THURSDAY’S EVENTS BOYS SWIMMING 5 p.m. – Morris at Pontiac WRESTLING 5 p.m. – Minooka at Romeoville 5:30 p.m. – Morris at DeKalb 5:30 p.m. – Manteno, Herscher, Seneca at Coal City GIRLS BASKETBALL 5:30 p.m. – Gardner-South Wilmington at Donovan 7 p.m. – Kirkland-Hiawatha at Newark GIRLS BOWLING 4 p.m. – Morris at Sycamore

BEARS

Chicago places TE Bennett on injured reserve

By KEVIN FISHBAIN kfishbain@chicagofootball.com The Bears placed tight end Martellus Bennett on injured reserve Tuesday and signed former Cardinals and Browns tight end Rob Housler.

Bennett missed the Week 12 game against the Packers with a ribs injury.

He practiced in full last week, and was injured during the loss to the 49ers. He left the game, but returned to play 60 of the 78 snaps.

In 11 games this season, Bennett led the Bears with 53 catches. He had 439 receiving yards and three touchdowns, but only eight catches for 58 yards in his past three games.

In the games he had participated in, Bennett played 94.6 percent of offensive snaps.

Housler, a 6-5, 250-pound fifth-year tight end had one catch in six games for the Browns last season.

His best years came in 2012 and 2013 with the Cardinals. He had 45 catches for 417

yards in ’12 and 39 receptions for 454 yards and his lone career touchdown in ’13.

Zach Miller will be the No. 1 tight end going forward, and the Bears have rookie Khari Lee, but Miller was limited last week in practice and during the 49ers game with a ribs injury.

Bennett has one year left on his contract and is set to make $5.085 million in base salary next season.

He missed time in the offseason training program because he wanted a new contract and according to a Chicago Tribune report, was upset last month with the way he was being used in the red

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There are tournament reports, amusing and instructive articles, a bidding panel with readers’ prize competition, deals to bid with your partner, and quizzes, one for a voucher.

Today’s deal comes from a defensive quiz by Julian Pottage. You are East, defending against four spades. West cashes two top hearts, dropping declarer’s doubleton queen, then continues with the heart jack. Rather than gnash your teeth because partner did not give you a diamond ruff, plan your defense. When you enter the auction after an opponent opens with a pre-empt, assume partner has six or seven points. Here, South jumps to four spades, trusting North to have a useful card or two.

This is much easier on paper than it would be at the table, because you probably took your time to consider your three choices: discard another club, ruff low or ruff high.

Let’s look at each. If you discard, declarer ruffs and plays a spade to dummy’s king. Suppose you play low.

South crosses to his hand with a club and drives out your spade ace. He wins the next club, draws trumps, and claims.

It is the same if you ruff low. But what if you ruff high and lead a club?

Declarer wins and plays a spade to dummy’s king, but must then lead a diamond, which you ruff to defeat the contract.

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Husband’s sexual assaults can no longer be ignored Dear Abby: I have been with my husband for almost 14 years. I’m a sound sleeper, and I suspect he has been having sex with me while I’m sleeping. I have woken up without clothes on, my undergarments askew or the waistband “rolled on.” I called him on it and told him I knew and I’m not OK with it.

Weeks later, I caught him red-handed. This time I was awake, but I was so frightened I froze.

I was sexually abused as a child and raped as an adult, and now I feel as if my marriage has been turned upside down. My husband denies it.

He claims it’s all in my head.

My friends say for the sake of my children I should

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips ignore it or I’ll turn their lives upside down.

Abby, everyone thinks my husband is a catch. I’m sure if I walk away I’ll lose friends – maybe even some of my family. Please help me. I feel lost. – Turned Upside Down In

Illinois Dear Turned Upside Down:

Your friends are wrong, and you should not “ignore” this.

Sex without a person’s consent is rape. When a husband does what you have described, it is called spousal rape.

Because he claims this is

“all in your head,” for your own sanity, make an appointment to discuss this with a licensed psychotherapist. With your unfortunate history, you should have spoken with someone already.

Your husband either is grossly insensitive or derives pleasure from being a predator. His behavior is appalling, and you do not have to stand for it.

Counseling can help you decide whether to remain in this marriage. Regardless of what your ultimate decision might be, it will help you be emotionally resilient enough to live with your choice regardless of what your “friends” and family members may think.

Dear Abby: My fiancé,

“Rob,” and I are pregnant.

This should be an exciting time for me, but he keeps bringing up a previous relationship during which he had an unplanned child. That was 10 years ago, and the mother denied him access.

I have told Rob how much his mentioning it upsets me, and I have asked him not to do it, especially during my pregnancy.

I want to feel happy and special as the woman who will be providing Rob with an actual family unit. But instead I feel like second-best and resentful.

This should be a time to focus on us and our new baby, not the child who isn’t in his life or that woman and her stu-

pid actions. Please advise me.

– Soon-To-Be Mom In Denver Dear Mom: You are special and you are the person who is creating a new family with Rob, but your pregnancy might be a painful reminder of the child he “lost.” He might be afraid the same thing could happen again and need all the reassurance you can give him it won’t.

Because his bringing up the past relationship is hurtful, suggest he talk with a licensed mental health professional about it.

Sometimes the best way to stop grieving is to talk about it.

• Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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I678124 (Published in the Morris Daily Herald, December 9, 16, 23, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.BRADLEY S. WIETTING, et al Defendant 15 CH 00040 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 25, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on December 30, 2015, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 604 BRITA TRAIL, MINOOKA, IL 60447 Property Index No. 03-14-201-023.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765

ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-04924.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-04924 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00040 TJSC#: 35-14606 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I676287 (Published in the Morris Daily Herald, November 25, 2015 December 2, 9, 2015)

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.GEORGE A. JOHNSON, et al Defendant 15 CH 00070 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 31, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on January 11, 2016, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 26705 OLD KERRY GROVE ROAD, CHANNAHON, IL 60410 Property Index No. 03-25-203-004.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\"

condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Corporation conducts Sales foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-08019.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

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Attorney File No. 14-15-08019 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00070 TJSC#: 35-11808 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I677259 (Published in the Morris Daily Herald, December 2, 9, 16, 2015)

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on January 12, 2016, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 112 IN AUX SABLE ACRES UNIT NO. 5, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET NO. 6 AS DOCUMENT NO. 245941, IN THE VILLAGE OF MINOOKA, IN GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 223 AUX SABLE DRIVE, MINOOKA, IL 60447 Property Index No. 03-01-455-010.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

PUBLIC NOTICE Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third GRUNDY COUNTY party checks will be accepted. The MORRIS, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential -v.Property Municipality Relief Fund, MELISSA M. MEDINA, et al which is calculated on residential Defendant real estate at the rate of $1 for each 14 CH 00124

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, -v.MELISSA M. MEDINA, et al Defendant 14 CH 00124 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on January 12, 2016, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 223 AUX SABLE DRIVE, MINOOKA, IL 60447 Property Index No. 03-01-455-010.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose

rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-19396.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-19396 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00124

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22 CLASSIFIED • Wednesd!", December 9, 2015 • $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify

all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-19396.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE

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ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-19396 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00124 TJSC#: 35-17337 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I678124 (Published in the Morris Daily Herald, December 9, 16, 23, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF Vs. Dean T. Magee; Marine Bank; United States of America; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00101 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Dean T. Magee, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 22, BLOCK 2, HOUSING AUTHORITY SUBDIVISION OF CITY OF MORRIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF GRUNDY, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

315 Robinson Drive Morris, IL 60450 and which said Mortgage was made by: Dean T. Magee the Mortgagor(s), to Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Grundy County, Illinois, as Document No. 475505; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Karen E. Slattery Clerk of the Circuit Court, Grundy County 111 East Washington Street, Room 30 P.O. Box 707 Morris, IL 60450 on or before January 8, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-15-13925 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I678106 (Published in the Morris Daily Herald, December 9, 16, 23, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.BRADLEY S. WIETTING, et al Defendant 15 CH 00040 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 25, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on December 30, 2015, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 422 IN LAKEWOOD TRAILS UNIT 2A BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14 AND PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 19, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 436615 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED JANUARY 12, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 443724 IN AUX SABLE TOWNSHIP, GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 604 BRITA TRAIL, MINOOKA, IL 60447 Don't miss out!

Property Index No. Submit your garage sale ad 03-14-201-023. by 9am 2 days prior to your The real estate is improved with a residence. sale. Call to advertise Sale terms: 25% down of the 877-264-2527

highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest

community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-04924.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-04924 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00040 TJSC#: 35-14606 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is

deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I676287 (Published in the Morris Daily Herald, November 25, 2015 December 2, 9, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.GEORGE A. JOHNSON, et al Defendant 15 CH 00070 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 31, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on January 11, 2016, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 315 IN THE HIGHLANDS UNIT 8, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25 AND PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 26, 2002 AS DOCUMENT 405157, IN GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 26705 OLD KERRY GROVE

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015

SALARY SCHEDULE OF GROSS PAYMENTS FOR CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL AND NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less than $25,000: Salary Range: $25,000 -$39,999: Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Salary Range $60,000-$89,999:

Salary Range $90,000 – over: Brian Gordon

Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries.

GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

Person, Firm, or Corporation Mack & Associates IACTE Joliet Junior College Mary Waters Career Cruising Capital One Bank

Salary Range Less than $25,000: Salary Range $25,000-$39,999: Salary Range $40,000-$59,999: Iris Flahive Salary Range $40,000-$59,999: Neal Kauffman

Aggregate Amount 4,600 5,680 14,629 24,800 30,708 57,248

(Published in the Morris Herald-News on December 9, 2015)

Morris Her!ld-News / MorrisHer!ld-News.com • Wednesd!", December 9, 2015 • ROAD, CHANNAHON, IL 60410 Property Index No. 03-25-203-004.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring BYthe residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any doorrepresentation as to quality or quantity of title and without strecourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Corporation conducts Sales foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-08019.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-08019 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 15 CH 00070 TJSC#: 35-11808 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I677259 (Published in the Morris Daily Herald, December 2, 9, 16, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT GRUNDY COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of GREGORY J. WOLFE, Deceased.

Case No. 15 P 79

Estate of MARY M. LATARSKI Deceased.

DEATH AND PROBATE NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Mary M. Latarski. Letters of Office were issued October 19th, 2015, to Gabriella C. Dubik, 1438 Crowfoot Lane, Minooka, Illinois 60447, as representative.

Claims may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Courthouse, Morris, Illinois, or with the representative, by May 26th, 2016. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. If a claim is filed with the Court, a copy must be mailed or delivered to the representative and the attorneys for the Estate within 10 days.

Gabriella C. Dubik, Representative

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LEGAL NOTICE A public service message from the Richard Fifer or assigns, previous Morris Herald-News address 9155 N. Kings Rd., Morris, and the FTC. Ill. As previous owner, be it known a camping trailer will be sold at NOTICE auction to recover storage fees of Pursuant to the Business Opgreater than $6,000. Contact Doug portunity Sales Law of 1995, Brandt at brandtprinting@att.net or every business opportunity (815) 942-4064 for concerns. must be registered with the (Published in the Morris Herald- Illinois Securities DepartNews, December 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, ment. Protect yourself and 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, get the facts before you hand over your hard earned mon25, 2015) 1139621 ey by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at Pictures increase 1-800-628-7937. attention to your ad!

(This notice provided as a public service by the Morris Herald-News.)

Timothy P. Malmquist Trial Attorney (03124714) Malmquist & Geiger 415 Liberty St. Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5072

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Gregory J. Wolfe, Letters of (Published in the Morris HeraldOffice were issued to Duane B. News on November 25, December Wolfe and Barbara W. Wolfe, 2 & 9, 2015) 1136016 whose address is 2501 N. LynDon't need it? wood Dr., Morris, IL 60450, as Sell it fast!

Independent Representatives whose attorney of record is HYNDS, In the Morris Herald-News Classified.

ROOKS, YOHNKA & BZDILL, 105 800-589-8237 West Main Street, Morris, Illinois 60450.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Room 30, Grundy County Courthouse, Morris, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 25th day of May, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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Call to advertise 800-589-8237

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis

HERMAN ® BY Jim Unger

HYNDS, ROOKS, YOHNKA & BZDILL 105 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 685 Morris, IL 60450 Phone: 815-942-0049 (Published in the Morris HeraldNews, November 25, December 2 & 9, 2015) 1136017

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Joliet’s D’Arcy Motors buys Talty in Morris

By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com MORRIS – D’Arcy Motors has acquired the Talty Chevrolet-Buick-Cadillac dealership in Morris.

The Talty family will remain minority partners in the business, owner Terry D’Arcy said. But the dealership will become a D’Arcy operation.

“We’re going to manage it and staff it and run it,” D’Arcy said.

Signs went up Wednesday morning at the dealership giving notice of the change of ownership after the deal was closed the night before.

The dealership is now D’Arcy Chevrolet-Buick-Cadillac.

D’Arcy has two dealerships in Joliet, and the deal marks his first venture into Grundy County.

He said the deal was an op-

portunity created by the Talty family’s interest in becoming less involved in the dealership. The Talty family has had the dealership since 1974.

“We knew they wanted a change,” D’Arcy said. “They didn’t want to continue to operate the dealership. That gave us an opportunity.”

D’Arcy is known in Joliet as a major contributor to numerous organizations and causes throughout the city. He said he plans to have the same approach in Morris.

“We want to become a good corporate citizen in the community,” he said. “There are a lot of great people in the Morris and Grundy County area.”

The two dealerships in Joliet are D’Arcy Buick-GMC on Essington Road and D’Arcy Hyundai on Jefferson Street.

D’Arcy sold a Volkswagen dealership in Joliet to the

Hawk Auto Group in December 2014.

The acquisition was Hawk’s first in Joliet.

The company later bought most of Bill Jacobs’ Joliet dealerships.

D’Arcy said he plans over time to add a car wash to the Morris dealership and provide features he has at other dealerships.

“A lot of the same people are staying,” he said. “We’re just going to add some people and hopefully add more business.”

The Morris dealership has a new general manager – Randy Baudek.

Baudek said more inventory has been added to the dealership in both new and used vehicles.

“We’re going to serve the community, and we’re glad to be here,” Baudek said.

Morris considers tracking snowplows with LoJack perimeter technology

By MIKE MALLORY mmallory@shawmedia.com MORRIS – If approved by the Morris City Council, 10 city plow trucks will have tracking devices that tell when the plow is operational or broken, how fast it drives, where it drives and more.

LoJack Fleet Management made a presentation Tuesday evening to the Morris Street and Alley Committee, which recommended the City Council approve a service contract – pending a review by the city attorney’s office – at an upcoming meeting.

If approved, the 36-month contract would include tracking for nine vehicles at $24.95 a month for each vehicle with no installation fees. The 10th vehicle is included for free.

Mayor Richard Kopczick said that if the city isn’t satisfied with the product in the first five months, it can opt out

of the contract free of charge.

The committee appeared intrigued by the presentation.

“LoJack can really do some cool stuff,” Kopczick said. “We can set up a perimeter around the city, monitor how fast the trucks are going and how hard they’re braking.”

LoJack, in collaboration with TomTom navigation, can set up indicators that will tell if the vehicle leaves city limits, similar to how invisible fences are used for dogs.

But most importantly, the technology would track when and how snowplowing is done.

Kopczick said there are occasions where a city plow truck may knock off a vehicle’s side mirror or run over a mailbox in a heavy snowstorm with low visibility.

“A great number of folks are understanding and know we’ll get it taken care of and replace what’s broken,” Kopczick said. “But sometimes, we

may not have actually broken it.”

If someone informs the city their property was damaged by a plow in a certain time frame, public works can then check whether a truck was in the area during that time.

“If it shows none of our plows were there, then it’s rock-solid evidence,” Kopczick said.

He said the Morris Police Department has similar technology.

In other news, the committee decided not to go forward with dedicating a small piece of Sharon Drive, near Big R, to the city.

The request was made by Buffalo Wild Wings developers in hopes of turning maintenance and upkeep over to the city.

The wing chain is expected to open next spring in the old Aldi location on the north side of Big R on Route 47.

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James E. DeWitt, 28, of Joliet, was arrested by Grundy County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday on a Grundy County failure to appear warrant for a charge of aggravated assault. He was booked into the Grundy County Jail.

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• Robert E. Crump, 21, of Morris, was arrested by Morris police Tuesday on a Will County failure to appear warrant for a charge of driving with a suspended license. He was booked into the Grundy County Jail.

• Jonathon P. Kincade, 26, of Morris, was arrested by Morris police Monday on an in-state warrant.

• Robert E. Becker, 27, address not listed, was arrested

by Morris police Monday on an in-state warrant.

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By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – For the past 11 years, Mary Lee Howard has gathered her grandchildren in her home to create Christmas memories by building a gingerbread house.

The first year, grandsons Zack Howard, 4 at the time, and his cousin, Matthew Gray, 2 at the time, did little more than eat the candy while helping their grandma decorate.

“When we started, I was doing most of the work,” Mary Lee said. “Now they are the artists and designers.”

Over time the trio was joined by Gray’s sisters, Maya Gray, 10, and Mikaela Gray, 8.

This year, Zack lives in another state and didn’t get to join in, but Matthew and his sisters still spent the day with their grandmother creating the work of art.

As the years have gone on, memories of houses past have faded, but Mary Lee has taken photos each year and has created an album for each child to have when they are older.

“Sometimes we get busy building and I forget to take photos and find the camera over on the counter. Those years we just have pictures of the completed house with the kids,” she said.

Like many families, they all lead busy lives. School, extracurricular activities and jobs often get in the way of the whole family coming together, so for one Sunday each December they make a point of sharing the day.

“Schedules are so crazy.

It’s nice to have us all together,” Mary Lee said. “We order Corleone’s and spend basically the whole day together, finishing at church for the Night in Bethlehem program, or now, the Live Nativity scene.”

Each child has his or her favorite part of the construction process and admits that the houses haven’t always stood

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Mikaela, Maya and Matthew Gray make their traditional gingerbread house Sunday at their grandmother’s home. the test of time, sometimes smoothly,” Matthew said. sometimes needs more time to grandmother make the frostcrumbling as the project is finHis mother, Janelle Gray, set and it has fallen apart, even ing, and she can list all the ished.

Mary Lee’s daughter, said the in the middle of construction. “ I t a l m o s t n e v e r g o e s frosting that holds it together Mikaela enjoys helping her See TRADITIONS, page 6

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Mazon farmer one of first women elected to board

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MAZON – For the first time a woman has been elected to the Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Not just one woman, but two.

District 5 – which includes Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kendall and Will counties – will be represented by Tamara Halterman of rural Mazon.

“I think it’s important for a woman to be on the board because women are just as involved in farming operations as men are,” Halterman said.

“It’s time we have a woman on the board.”

Halterman comes from a family of farmers. She was raised on her parents’ farm just up the road from where she lives with her husband, Kevin, and sons, Sam and Luke. She farms corn and soybeans and raises cattle.

Halterman has served as Grundy County Farm Bureau secretary, as well as chair-

woman of the Grundy County Farm Bureau Foundation and co-chairwoman of the Grundy County Farm Bureau Ladies Committee.

Tasha Bunting, Grundy County Farm Bureau manager, said the election is a historic event.

“We’re excited and honored that one of our members was elected,” Bunting said.

Halterman said she feels she can bring a different perspective to the board and that she will have an opportunity to reach consumers on a different level.

“A suburban mom is more apt to listen to me because I can speak to them as a woman and a mom,” Halterman said.

Halterman was elected during the Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting last weekend in Chicago.

Also elected was Michele Aavang of McHenry County.

She will represent District 1, which includes DeKalb, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties.

ry counties. Troy Uphoff of Shelby County was elected to represent District 11, which includes DeWitt, Macon, Piatt, Moutrie, Christian and Shelby counties.

According to an Illinois Farm Bureau news release, the Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a national organization of farmers and ranchers. Founded in 1916, the Illinois Farm Bureau is a nonprofit, membership organization directed by farmers who join through their counShaw Media file photo Tamara Halterman of rural Mazon works with her husband, Kevin, on ty Farm Bureau. The Illinois Farm Bureau has a total memtheir farm, getting ready to plant in spring 2015. bership of more than 400,000 and a voting membership of Two other new faces were elected to represent District more than 82,000. The Illinois elected to the board. Jeff Kir- 3, which includes Whiteside, Farm Bureau represents three wan of Mercer County was Rock Island, Mercer and Hen- out of four Illinois farmers.

Our family is overwhelmed with all of the love and condolences we have received during the illness and death of our beloved son, brother and uncle

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Thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Morris Hospital Emergency Room,The University of Chicago Bernard Mitchell Hospital, Fruland Funeral Home, Pastor Steven Heilmann and the members of Grace Lutheran Church for serving the funeral Luncheon.

Greg loved Christmas and the story that God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son. As our family grieves his loss, we’ll try to approach the season as Greg would want us to with a sense of responsibility. Please join us as we honor Greg’s legacy by volunteering, visiting shut-ins, buying socks for the homeless, donating canned goods, wrapping Christmas presents for needy children, and expressing kinder words to our friends, loved ones, and neighbors.

May we always seek to spread joy and celebrate our good fortune even as we honor those we have lost.

That’s not only what Greg would want us to do, but what he would do if he were here.

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Continued from page 3 ingredients that go into it: milk, powdered sugar and butter. She giggled as she talked about this year’s frosting making, which saw powdered sugar land all over the counter and walls as she helped grandma mix it.

Maya was the job foreman and lead designer this year.

“I like to design it, I like to take control,” she said, while her brother nodded in agreement.

Mary Lee said baking isn’t her favorite thing to do, so she typically buys kits for the kids, but adds to them with the homemade frosting and additional candy that isn’t included. She said some kits have the designs drawn out on the walls and roof and others, like this year’s, leave the design up to the imagination of the creators.

This year’s house included gumdrops, Skittles, tiny jawbreakers, candy canes, frosting and fondant. They cut apart the gum drops to create smaller pieces as needed and they Heidi Litchfield – hlitchfield@shawmedia.com molded the fondant to make stems and leaves for Skittle Mary Lee Howard of Morris has her grandchildren over to create a gingerbread house while having a family day where they enjoy takeout and flowers lining the bottom. go to church.

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SUBMITTED REPORT PEORIA – Patty Fuchs, the CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois, has announced her retirement after 22 years of leading the organization. The Morris location is part of the Central Illinois chapter.

Fuchs’ retirement will be effective in June. Since assuming the position in 1993, Fuchs has overseen the tremendous growth of the local organization.

Fuchs said the strengths of the company are the outstanding people and strong culture.

Today, Goodwill of Central Illinois has 11 store locations, and in 2014, the total number

ployees to nearly 400.

In reflecting on her retirement, Fuchs said, “The decision to retire was never going to be an easy one as the organization, the mission and the people have been a part of my life for so long. Goodwill has a strong leadership team and there are exciting opportunities ahead for the new CEO and the organization.

“The achievements and Patty Fuchs growth of our organization, CEO of Goodwill Industries even during difficult and chalof Central Illinois lenging times, is a testament to the dedication and commitment of the entire staff, of people served was more past and present, and a strong than 1,800 compared with 100 board of directors. For that, I in 1993. thank them all.”

Staff has grown from 65 emThe board of directors has

“The achievements and growth of our organization, even during difficult and challenging times, is a testament to the dedication and commitment of the entire staff.”

retained the executive search firm DHR International to exclusively partner with the search committee to conduct the search for the new CEO. The search will officially launch in January. Fuchs will remain in her role until the transition is complete.

The board of directors and everyone at Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois acknowledge Fuchs’ leadership and dedication throughout her career with the organization.

She has made an invaluable contribution and touched many lives in central Illinois.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR THE CHANNAHON PARK DISTRICT I.

A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the Channahon Park District for 2015 will be held on December 21, 2015 at 5:00pm at the offices of the Channahon Park District, 24856 W. Eames Street, Channahon, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Charles Szoke, Executive Director, Channahon Park District, 24856 W. Eames Street, Channahon, Illinois 60410, phone number (815) 467-7275.

II.

The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $1,872,683.63.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $2,036,000.00. This represents an 8.721 percent increase over the previous year.

III.

The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014 were $737,969.62.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 are $743,842.98. This represents a 0.796 percent increase over the previous year.

IV.

The total property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $2,610,653.25.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $2,779,842.98.

This represents a 6.481 percent increase over the previous year.

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Johnny Daniel Carver, of Morris, was born Nov. 13 with kidneys that do not function. A relative, also from Morris, has set up a GoFundMe donation account to raise money to help pay for Carver’s kidney transplant.

Morris baby in need of kidney transplant

By MIKE MALLORY mmallory@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Johnny Daniel Carver was born Nov. 13 – six weeks early – to John and Elizabeth Carver of Morris.

He was born with kidneys that do not function.

After weeks of mystery as to why, he underwent surgery to fix the issue.

But surgery did not yield results the family had hoped for, and Johnny will need a kidney transplant.

Elizabeth’s cousin, Ashley Benson, started a GoFundMe. com account Dec. 3 to help cover the medical costs.

“Liz is a cousin, but more like an older sister to me,” said Benson, of Morris. “It is tough to see someone this close to you struggling. It hits hard.”

To make matters worse, the transplant surgery can’t be performed until Johnny reaches 15 pounds and until then, he will have to be on dialysis.

So far, there is no timetable for when Johnny could come home from Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. As of Tuesday, the latest was that doctors want to wait until he reaches at least a year old before the transplant, so he can get all necessary first-year shots and grow enough to receive an adult kidney.

How to donate To help cover the cost of medical expenses for Johnny Daniel Carver, a Morris baby in need of a kidney, visit www.gofundme.com/JohnnyDaniel.

The Carvers are parents to three older children – Gianna, Giavella and Julian. Because of restrictions at the hospital, only Gianna can meet Johnny. The others watch through FaceTime.

John was laid off recently, which become something of a blessing, Benson said. It allows John to care for the three children while Elizabeth stays in the hospital in Chicago with Johnny.

The goal donation amount of $10,000 assumes insurance covers 80 percent of the cost, Benson said. But that’s just the cost of the kidney – there’s more involved.

“They have said they’re willing to lose their house and material things if it means getting Johnny healthy,” Benson said. “It’s not just the kidney, it’s everything that goes with it – the hospital bills, the travel to and from Chicago, and so on.”

As of late Wednesday afternoon, the GoFundMe account had reached $5,625.

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GOTTA DO IT Santa is in Morris for visits on the weekend

MORRIS – Santa has arrived in Morris. If you missed him in the Lighted Holiday Parade, you still have plenty of opportunities to visit him. Santa will be in his house on Illinois Avenue to visit with children from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 3 p.m.

Sundays through Dec. 20.

Newark library to offer matinee Friday afternoon

NEWARK – Don’t let the cold weather keep you away from a matinee at 2 p.m. Friday at the Charles B. Phillips Library, 6 N. Jackson St. in Newark.

Former Hollywood star Grace Kelly is forced to choose between her career and her husband, Prince Rainier of Monaco, in the movie “Grace of Monaco” starring Nicole Kidman. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.

Minooka United Methodist Women, and proceeds will go to support missions helping women and children.

Morris Building & Loan to offer pictures with Santa

MORRIS – Morris Building & Loan, 211 E. Jefferson St., is proud to announce the visit of Santa Claus to its office from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

All children are welcome to Newark Library to offer come and visit with Santa. holiday trivia event Bring a donation for the Toys NEWARK – Which American for Tots and you will receive a president banned Christmas picture keepsake with Santa. trees in the White House?

YMCA to hold evening Any Cowabunga Kids Club Come visit to find out the with Santa on Friday members that come to make answer at Holiday Trivia at 6:30 MORRIS – An Evening with p.m. Thursday at the Charles B. Santa will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. a deposit Saturday will receive Phillips Library, 6 N. Jackson St. in Friday at the Morris Community a bonus deposit made on the behalf of the bank.

Newark. Registration is required YMCA, 320 Wauponsee St. in and teams are encouraged.

Morris. There will Christmas crafts, snacks and an opportuni- Holiday cookie walk for Band Boosters Saturday Morris Camera Club ty to get a photo with Santa.

MORRIS – MCHS Band Boostto meet Thursday night For information, visit www. ers will be hosting a holiday MORRIS – The Morris Camjolietymca.org. cookie walk from 9 to 11 a.m. era Club will meet at 7:15 p.m.

Minooka United Methodist Saturday in the band room at Thursday at the Morris City Morris Community High School, Administration Building, 700 N. to hold cookie sale MINOOKA – A Christmas 1000 Union St., Morris. The Division St. Cookie Sale will start at 8:30 cost is $6 a pound. Contact Jeff The meeting will feature a Muraida at 815-941-5306 or digital program, “Star Trail Pho- a.m. Saturday and go until cookies are sold out. It will be at jmuraida@morrishs.org with tography,” by Dr. Robert Engle the Minooka United Methodist questions or for information. on how to take photographs Church Annex, 308 Massasoit at night to capture the trails of Winter Wonderland at stars. A club photo competition St. in Minooka. Decorated and homemade cookies will be avail- Channahon Park District will be held for club members able. The cost is $12 a bucket.

CHANNAHON – The free event with the assigned subject The event is sponsored by will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 “General.” Members can enter two photos in each category, including digital images, color prints and monochrome prints.

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MARY D. FRANKLIN

Wilma was raised and educated in the Grand Ridge Schools. After high school, she went to work for Owens Illinois Glass Company in Streator.

In 1945, Wilma married John Stuckey, who preceded her in death in May of 1977. She and her husband moved to the Morris area in 1955 where they raised their family.

Wilma enjoyed working at Casey’s right up until her health would not permit her to do so.

She was a member of Verona United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. Wilma was also a member of Norman Home Makers.

Survivors include her two children, Michael (Terri) Stuckey of Mazon and Linda (Steve) Connor of Morris; 11 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Gail Stuckey, of Morris; two sisters, Madge (Donald) Cameron of Streator and Louise Terando of Morris; and one

sister-in-law, Catherine Mondy of Streator. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceding her in death were two sons, Eddie in 1983 and Owen in 2011; seven brothers and three sisters.

Visitation for Wilma will be held on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, located at 301 W. Washington Street in Morris. Enhanced video tributes will be played during the visitation.

A Celebration of Wilma’s Life will be Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at the Verona United Methodist Church, located at 433 Ann Street in Verona, with Pastor Mary McQuilkin officiating. Burial will follow at Grand Ridge Cemetery in LaSalle County.

Memorials may be made in Wilma’s name to the Verona United Methodist Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral

North Face co-founder Tompkins dies in accident

By EVA VERGARA and LUIS ANDRES HENAO The Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile – Douglas Tompkins, the co-founder of The North Face and Esprit clothing companies who bought up large swaths of land in South America’s Patagonia region to keep them pristine, has died from severe hypothermia in a kayaking accident in Chile.

The well-known conservationist was 72.

The Aysen health service said the wealthy businessman and lifelong outdoorsman was boating with five other foreigners on Tuesday when their kayaks capsized in a lake in near-freezing waters in the Patagonia region of southern Chile.

Tompkins died later in the intensive care unit of the hospital in Coyhaique, a town 1,056 miles south of Santiago.

“He had lost consciousness and wasn’t breathing” when brought to the hospital by helicopter, Dr. Carlos Salazar told local television stations.

Chile’s army said strong waves on General Carrerra Lake caused the group’s kayaks to capsize. A military patrol boat rescued three of the boaters and a helicopter lifted out the other three, it said.

“Doug was a passionate ad-

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American millionaire Douglas Tompkins (left) and Juan Villarzu, chief of staff of the Chilean president, hold the text of an accord signed in Santiago, Chile, in 1997. vocate for the environment,” The North Face said in a statement. “His legacy of conservation will help ensure that there are outdoor spaces to be explored for generations to come.”

Douglas Rainsford Tompkins was born March 20, 1943, in Ohio.

The son of an antiques dealer and a decorator, he lived the first years of life in New York City before his family moved to Millbrook in the Hudson Valley. He began rock climbing before his teen years, and later became an active skier and kayaker.

“Tompkins had been an

outdoorsman all his life: a daring white-water kayaker; a skier with aspirations to compete in the Olympics; a serious mountain climber who once spent four weeks holed up in an ice cave with four buddies, waiting out an epic storm until they could finally blaze a new trail to the summit,” Edward Humes wrote in “Eco Barons: The Dreamers, Schemers, and Millionaires Who Are Saving Our Planet.”

Tompkins attended Connecticut’s Pomfret School, but he didn’t graduate from high school and didn’t go to college.

Instead, he spent a couple of years working, rock climbing

and ski racing in Colorado, Europe and South America.

In the mid-1960s, he became one of the founders of The North Face, a small ski and backpacking retail operation in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood under the mantra to “Never Stop Exploring.”

The brand has been ubiquitous in recent years in the U.S., as likely to be seen on the New York City subways as it was on ski slopes or in office building elevators. North Face made outdoor gear cool for teenagers, hipsters, suburbanites and celebrities.

The activewear company is now owned by VF Corp. of Greensboro, North Carolina.

He also founded the Esprit clothing company with his first wife, Susie Tompkins Buell.

After retiring in 1989, Tompkins was active in conservation and environmentalism.

He used much of his fortune to buy hundreds of thousands of acres in Patagonia, a sparsely populated region of untamed rivers and other natural beauty that straddles southern Chile and Argentina.

On his Chilean land, he created Pumalin Park, 716,606 acres of forest, lakes and fjords stretching from the Andes to the Pacific.

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Bonnie Lou, pioneering country and rock singer, dies The ASSOCIATED PRESS CINCINNATI – Bonnie Lou, a pioneering country music artist and rock and roll singer and who later became a TV host, has died.

She was 91.

Her husband, Milton Okum, said she died in a Cincinnati nursing home early Tuesday.

Born Mary Joan Kath in Towanda, Illinois, Lou began playing the violin and guitar as a child.

By age 16, she was singing and performing on local radio stations in the Midwest.

Her big break came a year later when she was signed to a contract to perform on a barn dance show, the Brush Creek Follies. She was known as Sally Carson and her group was The Rhythm Rangers. The show was broadcast nationwide.

Known for her yodeling, she later was dubbed Bonnie Lou and was featured on a show that became the Midwestern Hayride, a country and western radio program on WLW in Cincinnati.

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Morris, Illinois; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren Born: May 24, 1915; in Tuscola, IL and great-great-grandchildren; and Died: Dec. 8, 2015; in Dwight, IL a daughter-in-law, Lois Franklin of Charleston.

Mary Dorothy For Mary’s complete obituary go Franklin, age 100, of Dwight, Illinois, for- to www.adamsfuneralchapel.com. merly of Charleston, Illinois, entered her heavenly home Dec. WILMA A. STUCKEY 8, 2015, while at Born: Dec. 24, 1923; in Grand Ridge, Heritage Health in Dwight.

IL Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. Died: Dec. 9, 2015; in Morris, IL 11, 2015, from Noon until 1 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel at 2330 Wilma A. (Mondy) Shawnee Dr. in Charleston. Funeral Stuckey, age 91, Services begin at 1 p.m. on Friday of Morris, passed at the funeral chapel with Pastor away peacefully Gary Stephen officiating. Burial will early Wednesday follow in Van Voorhis Cemetery morning, Dec. 9, located in Douglas County, rural 2015 at Regency Hindsboro, Illinois.

Care Nursing Home in Morris. Born Mary was born May 24, 1915, in Dec. 24, 1923, in Grand Ridge, Tuscola, Illinois to the late Charles Illinois, she was the daughter of and Myrta (Moody) Addis. the late John and Cora (Brookman) She is survived by a son, Donald Mondy.

Franklin and his wife Mary of

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Nurse selected as November Fire Starter of the Month SUBMITTED REPORT MORRIS – For the past 17 years, patients at the Dwight and Gardner Healthcare Centers of Morris Hospital have been able to count on receiving kindness, respect and a warm smile from nurse Daphne Wepprecht.

She’s the type of person whose main purpose in life seems to be focused on making a difference in the lives of others.

A resident of rural Reddick, Wepprecht is being recognized for her excellent work by being selected November Fire Starter of the Month at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers.

“Daphne is amazing,” said Stacey Wolcott, a medical assistant with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers. “She takes pride in her work and is so compassionate to her patients and peers. She takes the time to answer their questions and makes them all feel at ease. She inspires me and the other nurses she works with every day, even if we aren’t in the same office working side by side.”

“Daphne creates such a warm, caring, friendly rapport with patients that you can see it in their faces,” added co-worker Lisa Shworles.

Looking back at the path that led her to the place she’s at today, Wepprecht says she initially thought she wanted to

“She takes pride in her work and is so compassionate to her patients and peers. She takes the time to answer their questions and makes them all feel at ease.”

Stacey Wolcott Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers medical assistant

be a veterinarian but ended up getting certification as a nursing assistant before her senior year of high school.

Within a week of starting a part-time job at a nursing home in Pontiac, she “fell in love with the residents” and knew she never wanted to do anything else but be a nurse.

After graduating from Mennonite College of Nursing in Bloomington, Wepprecht was a medical/surgical nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.

When she and her husband moved back to this area, she worked for a few other area hospitals and Dwight Women’s Prison before seeing a job opening with Morris Hospital’s Dwight and Gardner Healthcare Centers.

“I love the clinic setting,” she says. “We see all ages of patients and all different cases. We’re on a first-name basis

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with our patients. They have become family.”

Morris Hospital Healthcare Center Site Supervisor Lynn Valerio says Wepprecht loves her job and it shows.

“Everything about Daphne makes her a Fire Starter,” Valerio said. “From the way she treats her patients to the friendly, respectful relationship she has with our staff and providers. When we added the charge nurse role, I knew Daphne was the one. She’s the right hand person in this office. When she’s working, I don’t have to worry about anything. All the staff looks up to her.”

In early civilizations, fire starters were the individuals who had the important job of keeping the flame alive.

As Fire Starter of the Month, Wepprecht received a Grundy County Chamber of Commerce gift certificate, a Morris Hospital logoed clothing item of her Photo provided choice, a special “Fire StartDaphne Wepprecht was named the November Fire Starter of the Month er” lapel pin, and a designated at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers. parking spot for the month.

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Coal City third baseman Jared Skubic fields a ground ball and throws to first for an out during a game last season against Morris.

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Coal City’s Littleton, Skubic sign for colleges

By JEFF DeGRAW Shaw Media Correspondent COAL CITY – Two Coal City senior baseball players will be changing nicknames and colors next year.

Brad Littleton and Jared Skubic signed national letters of intent Wednesday evening in a ceremony at the Coal City library.

In the spirit of the holiday season, both players will trade the color green of the Coalers for the color red of their new respective schools.

Littleton will play for the Hoosiers of Indiana University, while Skubic will be playing for the Southeastern Iowa Community College Wildcats.

Littleton was 9-0 with a 1.07 ERA and had 108 strikeouts with only 13 walks during his junior season.

He is also one shutout away from tying the state record for consecutive shutouts.

He ended last season with 40 consecutive innings over seven games giving up no earned runs.

He also plays the outfield and hit .340 for the Coalers last season.

He earned all-state honors as a junior along with all-conference, all-area and all-region laurels.

Littleton also was a key member of the Coalers’ football program, starting as a wide receiver, safety on defense and handling the punting duties.

“I chose Indiana because it’s close, they have a great program and a great environment with the coaching staff,” he said. “I will miss the hitting part of the game just being a pitcher. It will also be a little different living away from home, but I already know some of the players and that should make it a little easier transition.

“I visited Cincinnati and Michigan, but I really liked everything at Indiana. I enjoyed the recruiting process.

Visiting the different schools gave me options and I liked the process of talking with all the different coaches.”

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Coal City’s Brad Littleton delivers a pitch during a game last season. Littleton will continue his baseball career at Indiana.

Skubic was 8-2 with 3.00 ERA and had 48 strikeouts with only 16 walks last season.

When not pitching, he played third base. He earned all-conference, all-area and all-region honors last year.

“When I visited Southeastern, everything really looked good,” Skubic said. “Their program is very solid, it’s a Division I junior college, so

the competition is also very good. I will just be a pitcher and that is fine with me. I’m not really that good of a hitter. I don’t even know if I’ll miss that part of the game.”

“It’s good to get the recruiting process out of the way. I looked at a few schools, but the whole process of trying to figure out where to play next year was nerve-racking. Now I can just enjoy my senior

season.”

Coal City was 29-6 last season and has seven starters back for 2016. The Coalers, however, will be moving up a class to 3A. “This is great for these two young men,” veteran coach Jerry McDowell said.

“I have been coaching 30 years and you see the kids grow up from grade school to junior high and high school

and it’s very nice to see your players move on to the next level. Both have worked hard to get where they are, they are both going to good programs and hopefully the success follows.

“With our pitching staff led by Brad and Jared, along with most of our starters back, we are looking forward to the season. Moving up to 3A will be different, though.”

AREA ROUNDUP

SUBMITTED REPORTS JOLIET – Minooka will be among the favorites and Morris also is entered in the 23rd annual Strikefest Girls Bowling Tournament on Saturday at Town & Country Lanes on West Jefferson Street in Joliet.

The 44 teams that are entered include 16 that qualified for state last year, including state champion Lockport and defending tournament champion Waubonsie Valley. In addition to Minooka, Lockport and Waubonsie Valley, Collinsville and Harlem are among the favorites.

The tournament is hosted

by Plainfield North and its athletic director, Ron Lear.

“This is the top tournament in Illinois every year,” Lear said. “The field is stacked every year with talent from every part of Illinois. This year is no exception, The tournament has become known around the college ranks as the place to recruit talent in Illinois.”

BOYS BASKETBALL

Newark 71, Dwight 54: Visiting Newark posted the nonconference victory. Dwight’s Drew Travers led all scorers with 20 points.

YOUTH BASKETBALL

MVK Mavervicks: The visiting Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Mavericks eighth-grade boys outscored Saratoga, 15-3, in

the fourth quarter to complete a comeback and score a 33-32 victory. The Mavericks (7-3) thus completed Illinois Valley Conference play with a 5-0 record.

Logan Severson’s 3-pointer, the fourth of the second half for MVP, cut the deficit to one point with a minute left. Ben Krause’s back-door layup with 30 seconds remaining was the game-winner. Cody Carey led MVK with 15 points. Krause chipped in eight points, six in the final quarter. Severson added six.

In the seventh-grade game, Saratoga scored a 27-18 victory. The game was tied, 14-14, at halftime. MVK (6-4, 2-3) was led by Ethan Brockman’s 10

points. Chase Hauch chipped in six points and three steals.

PUNT, PASS & KICK

Addison Cailteux a winner:

Addison Cailteux of Channahon competed in the girls ages 6-7 Punt, Pass & Kick competition and advanced to the point where she was on the field before last weekend’s Bears game against San Francisco at Soldier Field.

Cailteux won the local competition at Channahon, the sectional in Woodridge and the Bears team competition at the Walter Payton Center in River Forest. That allowed her to be at Soldier Field to participate in a pregame passing exhibition.

High school sports schedule

THURSDAY’S EVENTS

BOYS SWIMMING 5 p.m. – Morris at Pontiac WRESTLING 5 p.m. – Minooka at Romeoville 5:30 p.m. – Morris at DeKalb 5:30 p.m. – Manteno, Herscher, Seneca at Coal City GIRLS BASKETBALL 5:30 p.m. – Gardner-South Wilmington at Donovan 7 p.m. – Kirkland-Hiawatha at Newark GIRLS BOWLING 4 p.m. – Morris at Sycamore

BEARS

Chicago’s PK Robbie Gould’s confidence remains high

By ARTHUR ARKUSH aarkush@chicagofootball.com LAKE FOREST – Robbie Gould hasn’t been in this situation often.

Only twice in the first 10 years of Gould’s career had he missed multiple field goals in the same game.

But after Gould’s second such game of 2015 on Sunday, when he pulled a 36-yarder wide left, which would’ve given Chicago a 23-20 win, he said it’s not time to panic – just practice more.

“Sometimes you just got to go out and do some things on your own to start fixing some things,” said Gould, who for the first time in his career said he kicked “30 balls” on his own the day after the game.

Paired with extra film study, it’s helped Gould identify some technical issues with his approach he’s adjusted.

“There’s just some things that, swing-wise, I’m wrapping around the ball a little bit.

I got to get down through the

line a little bit more, technical things that I need to get fixed and I’ve worked really hard at it this week.”

Unlike in Week 9 in San Diego, the first two-miss outing by Gould this season, the Bears weren’t able to overcome the kicker’s mistakes against the 49ers.

He said feeling like he let his teammates down has been the hardest part this week, but the outpouring of support from teammates and coaches, old and new, has been comforting.

“I think the most disappointing thing is letting down my teammates when they needed me the most,” Gould said Wednesday. “…. It’s just something I know how to rebound and glad I have great teammates, great coaches, great owners and organization that have been very supportive since Sunday.”

Gould understands fans and media might wonder whether the 34-year-old and franchise scoring leader’s struggles

might be the beginning of his demise. He just feels there’s plenty of evidence that says otherwise.

“Look at my track record.

I started out the season on a pretty good streak, got to the bye week and probably haven’t been as strong as I had been in the beginning of the season,” he said.

After his least productive year as a pro in 2014, Gould was perhaps the Bears’ most consistent player in the first half of the season while converting his first 17 tries. However, his first miss, a 51-yarder late in the third quarter of Week 8, proved costly in a game the Vikings would win by a field goal.

“I wouldn’t say his skill has trended downward,” special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers said. “Time will tell on everything as it relates to the entire season. He’s had a lot of good games, and he’s hit a lot of good kicks. Hopefully, it was a bad day and we’ll see moving forward.”

Gruden, Cousins ready for playoff race battle

By NATE ATKINS natkins@chicagofootball.com LAKE FOREST – Chicago and Washington will enter Sunday’s game at Soldier Field both at 5-7 but in completely different states of the playoff push.

That’s because Washington plays in the wild world that is the NFC East, where a 4-8 Dallas squad sits only a game out of first place. That first place is split three ways between Washington, Philadelphia and New York, all at 5-7.

And so coming off a heartbreaking 19-16 loss on the final play to Dallas and sitting two games below .500, both Jay Gruden and Kirk Cousins feel like they’re engineering a playoff run.

“It is wild,” Gruden said on a conference call. “We’ve all had our ups and downs. All four of the teams have been a little inconsistent, had some injuries, but we still have been in a lot of close games and lost some close ones, won some close ones, and it’s go-

ing to be a dog fight until the bitter end. That’s for sure.”

The playoff push continues Sunday against a Chicago team that had its own playoff hopes significantly dashed last week with a 26-20 overtime loss to San Francisco.

Rather than sit at .500 and in a thick NFC wild-card race, Chicago is 11th in the NFC standings and all but out of the NFC North race.

And yet both teams have had pretty similar seasons to date.

Former Bears punter thriving

Tress Way has continued to be steady as a punter for Washington two years after he lost out to Pat O’Donnell in a Bears training camp battle.

“We brought him in and worked him out [last year] and he’s punted extremely well for us,” Gruden said.

“Last year was an exceptional year for him.

“Actually, the team voted him as one of the team captains this year, which is unheard-of for a second-year punter.”

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Chicago’s Royal returns to practice Rolle, McPhee and Wilson missed Wednesday’s session unexpectedly

By KEVIN FISHBAIN kfishbain@chicagofootball.com LAKE FOREST – Eddie Royal participated in Bears practice for the first time in 40 days. He was limited with a knee injury.

“It feels great just to be on the field again, in the huddle again,” he said. “[I was] missing being out there, missing competing, being one of the guys. It’s different standing on the sideline than it is in the huddle. Just to have that feeling again, it was great.”

Royal has missed the past five games with the injury, which he suffered in the Week 8 loss to the Vikings. He has 26 catches for 171 yards and one touchdown this season.

“Obviously he’s a guy we thought highly of to go out and sign him in free agency,” John Fox said. “He started the season in pretty good shape and you know then he’s been banged up with the knee sprain, but he actually looked pretty good today in practice.”

If Royal can return Sunday, which he did not rule out, the Bears still might not have their full arsenal of receivers, as Marquess Wilson (foot) missed practice Wednesday. Royal would help an offense that has lost two close games in his absence.

“It’s been tough. I can’t lie to you about that,” he said.

“Seeing all the close games that we’ve been in, wishing I could be out there, making a play or two, fighting with the guys, just competing. ... I just want to work my butt off to try to get out there and help the guys get a win.”

Antrel Rolle (knee) and Pernell McPhee (knee) did not practice. Rolle said on 670 The Score on Tuesday that he expects to be “good to go” for Sunday’s game against Washington.

Zach Miller (ribs), Sam

“He started the season in pretty good shape and you know then he’s been banged up with the knee sprain, but he actually looked pretty good today in practice.”

John Fox Bears head coach

Acho (shoulder), Shea McClellin (ankle) and Tracy Porter (ankle) were all limited.

Bennett to injured reserve:

Fox said Wednesday that Martellus Bennett fractured his rib against Denver and tried to play through it against the 49ers before being placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

“The only real way to fix him is to let it rest and heal,” he said. “Playing football is not real conducive to healing ribs, so we determined to IR him was best for us and him moving forward.”

A few reunions: The most notable former Bear on Washington, Stephen Paea, is not expected to play because of a toe injury, but there are others who spent some time in Chicago – punter Tress Way, returner Rashad Ross and inside linebacker Mason Foster.

Foster, who led the Bears in tackles this preseason, started for the first time on Monday in place of the injured Perry Riley and has impressed Washington’s staff.

“He learned the system quickly. Was really good on special teams, which was very beneficial to us because your linebacker has to do that,” head coach Jay Gruden said. “He got his first start and he played extremely well. Plays hard, physical player and we’re lucky as heck to have him.”

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It has the usual blend of tournament reports, amusing and instructive articles, quizzes, and a bidding panel with a readers’ competition.

In this problem provided by Ron Klinger, what should West lead against six spades?

No peeking at the other three hands!

In the auction, North used Stayman, then made a four-club splinter bid. This showed four-card spade support, a singleton (or void) in clubs, and at least game-forcing values.

South, with nothing wasted in clubs, rolled out Roman Key Card Blackwood.

North’s five clubs indicated one key card. Five diamonds asked for the spade queen.

Five no-trump showed it and denied a red-suit king.

It is tempting to lead the club ace to get a look at the dummy and decide where to try to win a second trick.

However, unless that trick is a ruff, usually you should try immediately to establish a trick that you can cash when in with your ace.

The chance that partner has a void in a red suit is surely zero. So, where might you build up a winner? The best chance is to find partner with the heart queen.

Bruce Neill, who has represented Australia in seven world championships, did lead a low heart, the only start to defeat the slam. Declarer drew trumps and discarded his heart losers on dummy’s diamonds, but then had to lose two club tricks.

Be aggressive against small slams, cautious against grand slams.

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Urinary tract infections are more likely after menopause Dear Dr. K: I’m in my 30s and fairly healthy. However, I keep getting urinary tract infections. My husband and I want to know what I can do to prevent them.

Dear Reader: Many women know well the symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI).

You might feel a frequent urge to urinate, yet pass little urine when you go. It might hurt when you urinate. Your urine might be cloudy, blood-tinged and strong-smelling. Furthermore, many women have a tendency to get repeated UTIs. UTIs usually are caused by bacteria that live in the gut and are present on the skin around the rectum. There, these “bad” bacteria compete for food with “good” bacte-

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff ria called Lactobacilli. If the bacteria are carried from the rectum to the vagina, they can enter the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder) and infect the bladder.

Some women inherit a condition that makes it easier for the bad bacteria to stick to the lining of the urethra. That, in turn, makes it easier for the bacteria to cause an infection of the urethra and bladder.

That’s why a tendency to have recurrent UTIs tends to run in the family.

Risk factors for UTI vary with age. Before menopause, the most common risk factors are sexual intercourse and use of spermicides. Sex can push bacteria up the urethra and into the bladder. And spermicides may kill off beneficial good bacteria in the vagina, making it easier for the bad bacteria to multiply.

After menopause, the numbers of protective Lactobacilli in the vagina naturally decline. It also becomes more difficult to empty the bladder completely. Both of these factors increase the likelihood of getting UTIs after entering menopause.

The most reliable way to prevent recurrences is to take a low dose of an antibiotic

used to treat UTIs. There’s some room to experiment here. If you have frequent UTIs, ask your doctor about the following strategies and which one might work best for you: • take a low dose daily for six months or longer; • take a dose only after you have sex, particularly if the recurrent UTIs tend to follow having sex; • keep a supply of antibiotics in the medicine cabinet, and take them at the very first symptoms of a UTI to shorten the duration of symptoms.

If you would like to avoid taking antibiotics, there are two “natural” alternatives.

Probiotic vaginal suppositories containing Lactobacilli

have had promising results in premenopausal women like you. What about cranberry juice? The evidence it can reduce the number of recurrent UTIs is weak. Furthermore, you have to drink 8 ounces of it a day for six months to a year. There is a lot of sugar (and calories) in that much cranberry juice.

It might require some experimentation with different alternatives, but you should be able to find a treatment that reduces the frequency and severity of your recurrent UTIs. • Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

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Morris, 405 Calhoun St. Brick Ranch 1800sf. 3BR 2 ½ BA. Full fin. Bsmt. $1500/mo. + $1500/dep.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARK BISHOP, et al, Defendant 12 CH 178 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on January 12, 2016, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the

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PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1210746 Case Number: 12 CH 178 TJSC#: 35-16163 I677645 (Published in the Morris Daily Herald, December 3, 10, 17, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARK BISHOP, et al, Defendant 12 CH 178 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on January 12, 2016, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 248 IN LAKEWOOD TRAILS UNIT 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13 AND THE SOUTH 250.00 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 30, 2003 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 417002 AND AMENDED BY CERTIFICATES OF CORRECTION RECORDED JULY 24, 2003 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 421156 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER AND RECORDED 423288 JANUARY 12, 2005 AS DOCUMENT 443723, IN THE VILLAGE OF MINOOKA, AUX SABLE TOWNSHIP, IN GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1432 SEDGE PASS, MINOOKA, IL 60447 Property Index No. 03-13-177-008.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not

to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial conducts Sales Corporation foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1210746.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1210746 Case Number: 12 CH 178 TJSC#: 35-16163 I677645 (Published in the Morris Daily Herald, December 3, 10, 17, 2015)

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In the matter of the Estate of PATRICIA LYNNE TERRY Deceased

1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

CASE NO. 2015 P 81 Notice is hereby given of the death of Patricia Lynne Terry of South Wilmington, IL. Letters of office were issued on November 18, 2015 to Patricia D. Sistek, 85 Third Ave. South Wilmington, IL 60474 whose attorney is Daniel F. O'Connell, 815-723-2909.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 111 East Washington Street #30, Morris, IL 60450 or with the representative or both on or before June 10, 2016 which is not less than 6 months from the date of the first publication of this notice and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of any claim not filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. /s/ Daniel F. O'Connell Attorney (Published in the Morris HeraldNews on December 10, 17, 24, 2015) 1140577

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Richard Fifer or assigns, previous address 9155 N. Kings Rd., Morris, Ill. As previous owner, be it known a camping trailer will be sold at auction to recover storage fees of greater than $6,000. Contact Doug Brandt at brandtprinting@att.net or (815) 942-4064 for concerns.

(Published in the Morris HeraldNews, December 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 2015) 1139621

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 17, A.D., 2015, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Grundy County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Clennon Realty located at 127 W. Mondamin St., Box 130, Minooka, IL 60447 Dated this 17th day of November, A.D. 2015.

Kay T. Olson Grundy County Clerk (Published in the Morris HeraldNews November 26, December 3 & 10, 2015) 1136326

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following described real estate: Commonly known as 1432 SEDGE PASS, MINOOKA, IL 60447 Property Index No. 03-13-177-008.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Corporation conducts Sales foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1210746.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

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Large newly remodeled one and two bedroom apt’s. in quiet building. Beautiful kitchens with granite countertops and new appliances. New baths with walk-in shower. New floor coverings throughout.

We furnish gas, heat, water, basic and expanded cable. All apts. have patios or decks. Laundry on premises.

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